Upgrade Archives - Huawei Central https://www.huaweicentral.com/tag/upgrade/ Home for all Huawei News Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://www.huaweicentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-HC-Newsroom-favicon-32x32.png Upgrade Archives - Huawei Central https://www.huaweicentral.com/tag/upgrade/ 32 32 All Huawei-powered smart cars will upgrade to ADS 3.0 starting tomorrow https://www.huaweicentral.com/all-huawei-powered-smart-cars-will-upgrade-to-ads-3-0-starting-tomorrow/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:44 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=120377 On September 10, Huawei announced that it will upgrade all the smart cars under the HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving Unit with ADS 3.0. The company will initiate this program from tomorrow and will include all models for a better driving experience. The Chairman of Huawei Automotive Solutions Business – Yu Chengdong said that ADS 3.0 is […]

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On September 10, Huawei announced that it will upgrade all the smart cars under the HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving Unit with ADS 3.0. The company will initiate this program from tomorrow and will include all models for a better driving experience.

The Chairman of Huawei Automotive Solutions Business – Yu Chengdong said that ADS 3.0 is an advanced smart car technology. While most of its rivals are still using ADS 2.0-like techs, the company has achieved the next level of driving experience already.

Adding more details, Yu Chengdong stated that all Huawei-powered smart cars under the HIMA umbrella will get the ADS 3.0 upgrade starting tomorrow. The list counts AITO M5, M7, and M9 and their variants, STELATO S9, Luxeed S7, and their versions.

With this upgrade, smart cars will be able to drive anywhere in China with confidence. ADS 3.0 is the safest driving solution so far and delivers the best experience.

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All Huawei-powered smart cars will receive ADS 3.0 starting tomorrow (Image Credits: Weibo)

Up to September 2024, the ADS 3.0-equipped smart cars have avoided more than 560000 possible collisions. It is compatible in all scenarios and weather conditions. The solution smartly recognizes obstacles on the road, passers-by, and other complex situations. It responds to these situations effectively – thanks to the GOD network tech.

You can learn more about the Qiankun ADS 3.0 smart car solution HERE.

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Huawei opens storage upgrade plan for old models in China with 12% off https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-opens-storage-upgrade-plan-for-old-models-in-china-with-12-off/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:01:28 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=120257 Huawei has opened the storage upgrade plan for its smartphones in China at a staggering discount. Users can enjoy some beneficial storage services for their old handsets. However, this offering is valid only for a limited period, so hurry up! According to the details, the Chinese tech giant began the storage upgrade plan, especially for […]

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Huawei has opened the storage upgrade plan for its smartphones in China at a staggering discount. Users can enjoy some beneficial storage services for their old handsets. However, this offering is valid only for a limited period, so hurry up!

According to the details, the Chinese tech giant began the storage upgrade plan, especially for old models. With this program, Huawei phone users can upgrade their device’s storage from a small capacity to a large one at a 12% discount.

The storage upgrade program for old devices has a starting price of 342 yuan. Though the cost may vary depending on the model and storage upgrade option.

For instance, the Mate 50 (8GB + 128GB) can be upgraded to the 256GB storage variant at 492 yuan. Another factor is the motherboard should not be in a faulty state. Or else, it will cost 692 yuan. It’s still less than the original price (659 and 909 yuan).

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Huawei opens storage upgrade plan for old models in China with 12% off (Image Credits: Huawei)

Users should note that only models that aren’t being dismantled or repaired privately are compatible with this campaign. If the device has any defect, the storage upgrade plan will repair or upgrade the defective part and cost for it accordingly.

The program also offers a 512GB option for selected models. Users can upgrade the oldest devices like the Huawei P10 in this campaign and pick the best offer.

Note that the Huawei storage upgrade plan in China is valid only till October 31st. So hurry up! Visit the nearest Huawei store or tap HERE to check model details.

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HarmonyOS NEXT third phase developer beta recruitment coming soon https://www.huaweicentral.com/harmonyos-next-third-phase-developer-beta-recruitment-coming-soon/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:02:07 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=118197 Huawei has announced that HarmonyOS NEXT third phase developer beta is coming soon! The tech giant has recently updated its HarmonyOS developer site with the software development details. It also shared the adaptation progress of the new OS. Inputs reveal that the review process of HarmonyOS NEXT second phase developer beta is completed. Developers and […]

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Huawei has announced that HarmonyOS NEXT third phase developer beta is coming soon! The tech giant has recently updated its HarmonyOS developer site with the software development details. It also shared the adaptation progress of the new OS.

Inputs reveal that the review process of HarmonyOS NEXT second phase developer beta is completed. Developers and pioneer users who have received an SMS or email for passing the review process will soon obtain the latest software testing version.

Users can identify the message or email with the “approved review” title. If you haven’t received any such alert then wait patiently and apply in the next beta program.

Apart from the adaptation progress, Huawei said to soon begin the third phase of HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta recruitment. The company didn’t reveal the time at present. However, we expect to see the beta recruitment in the mid-August.

“In order to meet the upgrade demands of more users, we will start recruiting HarmonyOS NEXT beta version developers and pioneer users (third phase) in the near future! So, stay tuned!” – wrote Huawei.

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Huawei shares HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta progress (Image Credits: Huawei)

Huawei has not disclosed the eligible models to participate in the third phase beta program. But the official upgrade plan counts the following devices for the beta stage:

  1. Huawei Mate 60 Series
  2. Huawei Mate X5 Series
  3. Huawei Pura 70 Series
  4. Huawei Pocket 2 Series
  5. Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 Series
  6. Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 tablets
  7. Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024

The tech giant is conducting a new product launch conference in the first week of August. Probably, it might share details on this matter during the event. Hereafter, HarmonyOS NEXT beta 3 for developers may launch in the second/third week of the next month.

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HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta 3 recruitment coming soon

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Honor announces third major MagicOS 8.0 upgrade with new AI features and more https://www.huaweicentral.com/honor-announces-third-major-magicos-8-0-upgrade-with-new-ai-features-and-more/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:37:48 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=118069 Honor has announced the third major MagicOS 8.0 upgrade for its Magic series and other devices. The latest software is full of surprising AI tools, camera features, and security improvements. There’s also a special section for foldable phones. With new software, the Chinese phone maker aims to boost the overall experience of its devices. Honor […]

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Honor has announced the third major MagicOS 8.0 upgrade for its Magic series and other devices. The latest software is full of surprising AI tools, camera features, and security improvements. There’s also a special section for foldable phones.

With new software, the Chinese phone maker aims to boost the overall experience of its devices. Honor has imposed several features that will glorify every segment of the phone. Whether it’s photography or privacy, users will witness a new phase in their device.

Today, Honor announced the third major MagicOS 8.0 upgrade on its official Weibo account. The tech giant will roll out this ultimate software build to 40 devices. Although it will be a phased rollout and may take some time to cover all the units.

The company said that the new firmware contains an AI elimination tool to remove all the unwanted items from the image and make it more impressive.

Users will also be able to adjust the watermark on their images accordingly. Apart from camera, the update also enhances the smart features existing in Honor devices. For instance, the smart capsule, a new split-screen combo feature, and more.

Smoothness is another significant part of this update. Honor made animations more fluent. Device owners won’t have to stress over unwanted lags or buffering.

Aside from the standard smartphones, the company also integrated useful changes for foldables. The changelog is packed with many offerings. You can check them below.

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Honor MagicOS 8.0 upgrade optimizations (Image Credits: Honor/Weibo)

MagicOS 8.0 third major upgrade

Camera

  • Added a new AI removal (elimination) feature to smartly erase unwanted objects and passersby in images. Users can save photos with one click.
  • Added a camera watermark editing feature. Users can add or restore watermarks by themselves.
  • Added 16:9 camera aspect ratio
  • Added three new image color styles: Natural, Vivid, and Texture.
  • Added a new time-lapse photography professional mode menu and time-lapse templates for different scenarios to improve the time-lapse photography feature.

Smart Features

  • Added new smart object recognition and smart shopping features.
  • Added the YOYO Chinese Morning News feature.
  • Added the support of the Meituan app and Baidu Maps cycling services to the Smart Capsule feature.
  • The smart multi-window feature now has a split-screen combo feature. It saves the split-screen combinations in the form of icons. Tap on these icons to open the saved combination directly.

Security

  • Added a new parallel-space anti-location tracking and anti-advertising tracking tool to protect privacy and security.
Optimizations:
  • Smooth Animation: Improved the smooth animation experience in certain scenarios like launching apps, slide or swipe gestures, and gallery rotation.
  • Notification Bar: Optimizes the display style of the notification bar and smartly adjusts the notification bar size.

Exclusive Optimizations for Foldable Phones

  • Added a new feature to accurately arrange the blank space on the home screen when folding the device. It supports adding text widgets, customizing font and colors, and more.
  • Added a new dock bar to foldable phones for seamless switching between applications. It will provide more efficient interaction on the home screen.
  • When the device is unfolded, users can now select an app to take a screenshot in the split-screen mode.
  • Added a new foldable app-level floating feature. When the screen is split into upper and lower parts for office, video, and fitness, the upper screen will show the content while the lower part will display the functional panel with the floating ability, as a mini notebook.
  • Added the PiP (picture-in-picture) mode in the camera for a split-screen feature.
  • The expanded gallery on the foldable now supports index columns in a directory form. It improves the info, communication, and operational efficiency.
  • Upgraded the MagicRing capability. Users can project the screen of another device onto the foldable. They can also control the two phones at the same time and enjoy a large-screen experience.
  • Improves the smooth animation experience such as folding, expanding, and switching screen animation, home screen exit animation, and control center micro-animation.

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Huawei confirms HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan: Devices and Rollout Time https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-confirms-harmonyos-next-upgrade-plan-devices-and-rollout-time/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:16:23 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=116124 Huawei has announced the official HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan for its devices alongside the rollout time. The new beta version is currently open for developers and pioneer users with flagship devices. Though it will soon reach other devices. Yu Chengdong shared the details of the HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade. He cited that the company has initiated […]

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Huawei has announced the official HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan for its devices alongside the rollout time. The new beta version is currently open for developers and pioneer users with flagship devices. Though it will soon reach other devices.

Yu Chengdong shared the details of the HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade. He cited that the company has initiated the developer beta testing for the top models. The tech maker will gradually cover devices and release stable HarmonyOS NEXT build in Q4 2024.

The Chinese OEM is recruiting developers and 3000 pioneer users at the moment. Hereafter, the company will begin consumer beta starting with premium handsets.

HarmonyOS NEXT Upgrade Plan: Devices

Developer Beta Testing: June 21

  • Huawei Mate 60 Series
  • Huawei Mate X5 Series
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 tablet

August 2024 (Beta)

  • Huawei Mate 60 series
  • Huawei Mate X5 series
  • Huawei Pura 70 series
  • Huawei Pocket 2 series
  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024

Q4 2024 (Stable)

  • Huawei Mate 60 series
  • Huawei Mate X5 series
  • Huawei Pura 70 series
  • Huawei Pocket 2 series
  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024

Q4 2024 (Beta)

  • Huawei Nova 12 series
  • Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S series
  • Huawei Watch Ultimate
  • Huawei Watch Ultimate Design Edition
  • Huawei Watch GT 4 series
  • Huawei FreeClip
  • Huawei Smart Glasses 2

2025

  • Stay tuned for more models.
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HarmonyOS NEXT upgrade plan (Image Credits: Huawei)

Developers and Pioneer users can sign up for the current beta activity from June 21 to 28. The company will review the submitted applications from June 24 to July 09 and adjust the users depending on the log and nolog builds.

Note that developers whose apps are already present in the AppGallery will be prioritized in this activity. After the selection, Huawei will further notify developers as well as pioneer users via an official email or SMS.

Those participating in the developer beta version should take a backup of their data beforehand to avoid any loss. One can also roll back to the current version by visiting Settings > System > Developer Mode > System Rollback.

You can proceed with the signup activity by tapping HERE.

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HarmonyOS NEXT developer beta testing devices (Image credits: Huawei)

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Huawei shares key features of HarmonyOS 4.2 software version https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-shares-key-features-of-harmonyos-4-2-software-version/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:32:17 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=112837 HarmonyOS 4.2 has made its debut alongside the Huawei Pura 70 series and the company has now listed some of the key features of this latest software on its official Weibo account. It’s time to explore what additions the newest version brings on board. The new HarmonyOS 4.2 software is packed with a set of […]

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HarmonyOS 4.2 has made its debut alongside the Huawei Pura 70 series and the company has now listed some of the key features of this latest software on its official Weibo account. It’s time to explore what additions the newest version brings on board.

The new HarmonyOS 4.2 software is packed with a set of enhanced and useful features that aim to upgrade the user experience regarding UI, security, application usage, camera segments, and other vital aspects of the smartphone.

Note that the company has started the beta activities related to the new HarmonyOS software version and it will soon make its way to eligible models.

Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 Features:

  • Interactive Themes
  • Magazine Themes
  • New Celia Assistant Services
  • Ark Engine
  • Improved Security
  • Smart Screen Photo Wall
  • Wearables: New watch faces
  • Cervical Spine Health 2.0

While most of these features are already available in HarmonyOS 4.0, the company has added some new features to boost the software experience. Let’s explore these segments one by one.

Interactive Themes: With the launch of the Pura 70 series, the company has now added new geometric-shaped (triangular) stickers, interesting tennis scenes, emoticon stickers, mood parties, geometric parties, and more.

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Interactive themes in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Magazine Themes: It enables you to add a real image as a portrait to some existing background. Users can also customize the overall theme to match their style.

Magazine themes in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

New Celia Assistant: Added the AI Photo Retouch tool to remove unwanted objects from the images, giving a clean look to the device. It also has a beauty consultant service that describes your screen features. Ahead, there is a document assistant that helps you manage and organize your documents efficiently.

Screen reading service is another tool that will read the content on the screen for you in one tap, making the overall user experience more convenient.

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New Celia Features in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Enhanced Ark Engine: The feature aims to enrich the motion and animations of the application. It enables the app to quickly respond to your every action and increases the response speed by 12%. It makes the app quick and efficient in real-time.

Enhanced Ark Engine in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Security: Floor-level device search is the new feature that will help to find your device more precisely. It also supports capabilities like intercepting harassment and fraud protection to safeguard your device from malicious threats and prying eyes.

Enhanced Security in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Smart TV photo wall: Just like its name, the feature enables you to watch your favorite images and moments on a bigger screen (smart TV) rather than exploring them on your small-screen smartphone.

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Smart TV features in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Wearables

New Watch Faces: Huawei has introduced new watch faces for your wrist gadgets with the HarmonyOS 4.2 software upgrade. The list further counts star constellations, space exploration, and three-ring snow peak design

Watch faces in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Cervical Spine Health 2.0: The new health feature brings professional statistics and scientific tips regarding your cervical spine health and thus, ensures to make it strong.

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New Health features in HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

HarmonyOS 4.2 has already started the closed and public beta testings with eligible models as well as the company is likely to bring all these features to consumers by June 2024.

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Huawei Watch Ultimate Design starts receiving HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-design-starts-receiving-harmonyos-4-2-upgrade/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:09:32 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=112664 Huawei has surprised the Watch Ultimate Design users by releasing the HarmonyOS 4.2 software upgrade. The firmware is approaching the respective device owners in batches and will take some time to cover all the eligible units in the home ground. On releasing an unexpected official upgrade, some users inquired the customer service. In response, the […]

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Huawei has surprised the Watch Ultimate Design users by releasing the HarmonyOS 4.2 software upgrade. The firmware is approaching the respective device owners in batches and will take some time to cover all the eligible units in the home ground.

On releasing an unexpected official upgrade, some users inquired the customer service. In response, the helpline said that the new HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade for Huawei Watch Design Ultimate has been pushed on April 15, in batches.

Huawei Watch Ultimate Design is receiving the latest software upgrade with the 4.2.0.103 build version and a downloadable package of 73.29 Megabytes. Ensure to have sufficient storage space and battery backup to proceed with the installation.

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Huawei Watch Ultimate Design gets HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade (Image Credits: Huawei)

It is worth mentioning that the changelog doesn’t contain many changes or features for the flagship wearable. Yet, it brings several new watch faces including a ‘three ring’ theme to offer a new and mesmerizing look to the smartwatch’s screen.

The company has also enhanced the overall functioning of the device and made it more stable as well as reliable for users. Hence you may not face any kind of interruptions or glitches while performing heavy tasks on your smartwatch.

You can check the complete changelog below:

HarmonyOS 4.2.0.103 Changelog

New Features:

  • Added a variety of free watch faces such as three rings. You can visit the wearable app or watch face store to download the new additions and use them.

Optimizations:

  • Optimizes the user experience in certain scenarios

You can also install the newest version manually via the Huawei Health app on your smartphone. Just connect your wearable to your phone using Bluetooth. Now select the ‘Connected Device Section’ and tap on Updates. To the available firmware, hit the Download and Install button.

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Watch Ultimate Design gets HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: ITHome)

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HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta open for second batch including Huawei P50 [List] https://www.huaweicentral.com/harmonyos-4-2-public-beta-open-for-second-batch-including-huawei-p50-list/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:07:14 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=112568 Huawei has opened the HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta software update for the second batch of devices. The list counts P50 handsets, the Nova 12 series, and a few flagship foldable smartphones. Let’s check if your Huawei phone falls into this category. Note that this rollout is a follow-up to the initial HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta […]

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Huawei has opened the HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta software update for the second batch of devices. The list counts P50 handsets, the Nova 12 series, and a few flagship foldable smartphones. Let’s check if your Huawei phone falls into this category.

Note that this rollout is a follow-up to the initial HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta upgrade for the first batch consisting of the P60 and Mate 60 series. As of now, the company is bringing the latest software upgrade offering for other eligible smartphones as well.

Being a public activity, both old and new testers can participate in the new HarmonyOS 4.2 OS testing, if having a compatible HarmonyOS-powered device.

Since it is a beta firmware, you might experience certain flaws after the installation. For instance, overheating, performance glitches, freezing, and power consumption. Moreover, devices that landed on the surface with pre-installed HarmonyOS 4.0 don’t have the chance to roll back. Hence proceed at your own risk.

HarmonyOS 3 public beta second batch Huawei smartphones:

  • Huawei P50
  • Huawei P50 Pro
  • Huawei P50E
  • Huawei P50 Pocket
  • Huawei Nova 12
  • Huawei Nova 12 Pro
  • Huawei Nova 12 Ultra
  • Huawei Nova 12 Lite
  • Huawei Pocket S
  • Huawei Mate Xs 2

This is a phased rollout and the firmware will approach users gradually, In case you have not received the HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta update on your eligible model yet, then make your way to Settings > System & Updates > Software Updates, and follow the on-screen instructions to obtain quick results.

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HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta opens for more Huawei devices (Image Credits: Huawei)

HarmonyOS 4.2

The new software from Huawei accompanies a lot of significant features like a new WLAN network automatic connection tool. It also has a useful Bluetooth device recording switch that can auto-connect to headphones when recording from a distance.

Other features include a new in-app ‘Shake’ feature that prevents mis-touch on the device. Users will also find device-cloud cooperation and an anti-false alarm to identify the risky and malicious applications in the software system.

You can check the complete changelog HERE.

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HarmonyOS 4.2 public beta opens for more Huawei devices (Image Credits: Huawei)

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Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 Upgrade Plan: Devices and Rollout Time [List] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-harmonyos-4-2-upgrade-plan-devices-and-rollout-time-list/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:52:08 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=112410 Huawei has been working on HarmonyOS 4.2 for a long and the company finally released its official upgrade plan, listing new devices. The Chinese tech giant also shared when its flagship and mid-rangers will taste the flavor of the latest version. The company recently announced the Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade via its official ‘My Huawei’ […]

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Huawei has been working on HarmonyOS 4.2 for a long and the company finally released its official upgrade plan, listing new devices. The Chinese tech giant also shared when its flagship and mid-rangers will taste the flavor of the latest version.

The company recently announced the Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade via its official ‘My Huawei’ channel on Weibo. More than 180 devices are eligible to obtain the newest version and experience advanced features and improvements on board.

It is worth mentioning that Huawei has divided the HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade plan into two parts. The first already counts public beta activity for the top-end models of the family such as Pocket 2 foldable, Mate 60, P60 lineups, new tablets, and more.

Another part of the upgrade includes mid-range smartphones and other device categories like smartwatches, earbuds, smart TVs, and more. The details reveal that these products will fetch the newest version between April to June this year.

You can check the complete device list below:

Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade plan

Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 Roadmap (Image Credits: Weibo)

HarmonyOS 4.2 – Public Beta (1st Phase)

April 11, 2024

  • Huawei Pocket 2
  • Huawei Pocket 2 Art Custom Edition
  • Huawei P60
  • Huawei P60 Pro
  • Huawei P60 Art
  • Huawei Mate 60
  • Huawei Mate 60 Pro
  • Huawei Mate 60 Pro+
  • Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design
  • Huawei Mate 50
  • Huawei Mate 50 Pro
  • Huawei Mate 50 RS Porsche Design
  • Huawei Mate 50E
  • Huawei Mate X5
  • Huawei Mate X5 Collector’s Edition
  • Huawei Mate X3
  • Huawei Mate X3 Collector’s Edition
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 Collector’s Edition
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024
  • Huawei Smart TV V 55 2021
  • Huawei Smart TV V 65 2021
  • Huawei Smart TV V 75 2021
  • Huawei Smart TV V 85 2021

Late April:

  • Huawei Nova 12
  • Huawei Nova 12 Lite
  • Huawei Nova 12 Pro
  • Huawei Nova 12 Ultra

HarmonyOS 4.2 – April to June

Smartphones

  • Huawei P50
  • Huawei P50 Pro
  • Huawei P50E
  • Huawei P50 Pocket
  • Huawei Pocket S
  • Huawei P40
  • Huawei P40 5G
  • Huawei P40 Pro
  • Huawei P40 Pro+
  • Huawei Mate 40
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro+
  • Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G
  • Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design
  • Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design Collector’s Edition
  • Huawei Mate 40E
  • Huawei Mate 40E 4G
  • Huawei Mate 30
  • Huawei Mate 30 5G
  • Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Design
  • Huawei Mate 30 Pro
  • Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
  • Huawei Mate 30E
  • Huawei Nova 11
  • Huawei Nova 11 Pro
  • Huawei Nova 11 SE
  • Huawei Nova 11 Ultra
  • Huawei Nova 10
  • Huawei Nova 10 Pro
  • Huawei Nova 10 SE
  • Huawei Nova 10 Active Edition
  • Huawei Nova 9
  • Huawei Nova 9 Pro
  • Huawei Nova 9 SE
  • Huawei Nova 8
  • Huawei Nova 8 Pro
  • Huawei Nova 8 Pro 4G
  • Huawei Nova 7 5G
  • Huawei Nova 7 Pro 5G
  • Huawei Nova 6
  • Huawei Nova 6 5G
  • Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • Huawei Mate Xs 2 Collector’s Edition
  • Huawei Mate X2
  • Huawei Mate X2 4G
  • Huawei Mate X2 Collector’s Edition
  • Huawei Mate Xs
  • Huawei Enjoy 70 Pro
  • Huawei Enjoy 60 Pro
  • Huawei Enjoy 60X
  • Huawei Enjoy 50 Pro
  • Honor Play 4 Pro
  • Honor 30 Pro+
  • Honor 30 Pro
  • Honor V30
  • Honor V30 Pro
  • Honor 30

Tablets:

  • Huawei MatePad Air
  • Huawei MatePad 11 2023
  • Huawei MatePad 2023
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2022
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2021
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 2021
  • Huawei MatePad 11
  • Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8 5G
  • Huawei MatePad 10.8
Wearables:
  • Huawei Watch Ultimate
  • Huawei Watch Ultimate Design
  • Huawei Watch 4
  • Huawei Watch 4 Pro
  • Huawei Watch GT 4
  • Huawei Watch Buds
  • Huawei Band 8
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Earbuds

  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3
  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 Dragon Edition
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  • Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2+
  • Huawei FreeClip
  • Huawei FreeBuds 5
Smart TV
  • Huawei Smart TV V5 85
  • Huawei Smart TV V5 Pro 85
  • Huawei Smart TV V5 Pro 98
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  • Huawei Smart TV V75
  • Huawei Smart TV V75 Pro
  • Huawei Smart TV V75 3rd-gen
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  • Huawei Smart TV V65
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  • Huawei Vision Smart TV 3 65
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  • Vision Smart Screen Z75 E-Sports Edition
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  • Huawei Smart Glasses 2
  • Huawei Smart TV S3 Pro 65
  • Huawei Smart TV S3 Pro 75
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  • Huawei Smart TV S55 2nd-gen
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  • Huawei Smart TV S86 Pro
  • Huawei Smart TV SE 55
  • Huawei Smart TV SE 65
  • Huawei Smart TV SE 75
  • Huawei Smart TV SE 55 smooth call
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  • Huawei Smart TV SE 55A Member Edition
  • Huawei Smart TV SE43 MEMC
  • Huawei Smart TV SE55 MEMC
  • Huawei Smart TV SE75 MEMC
  • Huawei Smart TV SE55 Pro MEMC
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Speakers:
  • Huawei Sound X NEW
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Routers:

  • Huawei Router BE3 Pro
  • Huawei Lingxiao Router Q6
  • Huawei Lingxiao Router Q6 cable network
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  • Huawei Router AX6 Pro
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  • Huawei Router AX2 Pro

Smart Home:

  • Huawei Smart Door Lock
  • Huawei Smart Door Lock SE
  • Huawei Smart Door Lock SE Cat’s Eye Edition
  • Huawei Home Storage 4TB
  • Huawei Home Storage 16TB
  • Huawei Home Storage Diskless Edition
Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade plan

Huawei HarmonyOS 4.2 upgrade plan (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

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New HarmonyOS 4 Beta to offer improved security and smoother animations https://www.huaweicentral.com/new-harmonyos-4-beta-to-offer-improved-security-and-smoother-animations/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:44:52 +0000 https://www.huaweicentral.com/?p=110784 Huawei has kicked off a new HarmonyOS 4 beta for its flagship devices and in the meantime, a piece of information reveals that the latest testing version may bring several useful features including improved security and smoother animations. The new HarmonyOS 4 beta announcement on the official community triggered a heated discussion among phone holders. […]

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Huawei has kicked off a new HarmonyOS 4 beta for its flagship devices and in the meantime, a piece of information reveals that the latest testing version may bring several useful features including improved security and smoother animations.

The new HarmonyOS 4 beta announcement on the official community triggered a heated discussion among phone holders. Many users predict that the latest version treatment could be related to the HarmonyOS NEXT operating system.

However, the tech giant responded to consumers and said that the fresh experience version of HarmonyOS 4 is a new software treat for users with some significant features. It improves the user interface, security, and other segments of the device.

Besides, the upgrade optimizes the performance efficiency of the phones by making operations smoother and more fluent. Also, the company has added a few tools regarding the safety aspects to make the HarmonyOS operating system more secure.

Eventually, users will find improved security and smoother animations with the new HarmonyOS 4 beta version. You can check the complete changelog below:

New HarmonyOS 4 Beta security animations

New HarmonyOS 4 Beta Features (Source: Huawei)

New HarmonyOS 4 Beta: Changes

  • The Art Protagonist theme enables you to customize the background.
  • Added the feature of recording clearer audio/sounds via Bluetooth devices.
  • Improves the overall performance and makes the operation smoother in multiple scenarios like task switching, app launch, and task interruption
  • Added a new device-cloud cooperation mechanism to obtain more accurate and rapid control of malicious apps.
  • Added new anti-false alarms for viruses and risky apps to make the OS safer and pure.

There could be more changes in the beta version that are currently under the hood. However, you need to participate in the latest beta pool to explore these new changes and functionalities in your compatible smartphone.

Read More: New HarmonyOS 4 trial version program opens for Huawei Mate 60 and 28 other devices

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