Huawei has launched two new theme sections with the EMUI 14.2 update: Magazine and Interactive. The former contains static themes that users can easily customize according to their preferences. They can also alter fonts and other settings.

For instance, changing the background, adding new patterns, using a new wallpaper, adding a cutout image from the gallery, and more. Check the full details below.

• EMUI 14.2 Magazine Themes: New way to customize Huawei phone’s home screen

The latter is the Interactive section which displays two themes: Immersive Weather and the Emoji theme. The first option will add a dynamic weather look to your phone’s screen.

EMUI 14.2 Emoji Theme

Huawei lets you add more fun and animation to your device’s screen with the Emoji Theme. As the name says, users will be able to pick six different emojis from a collection of 80 emoticons and create a personalized wall poster for their handset.

EMUI 14.2 Emoji Theme: Here’s how to use this feature (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

Users can further set this wallpaper on the Always-On Display screen for a more monochromic look. The emoji wallpaper shows 3D effects whenever you try to lock or unlock the screen. Giggly faces will make you smile every time you open or close the device.

Apart from selecting emojis, users can also choose the icons’ colors. There are four options with three combo shades. One can pick any of these to match the icons with the wallpaper. You can also blur the emoji wallpaper for a clearer look of app icons.

Now let’s learn how to access the new EMUI 14.2 Emoji theme feature.

Make sure that your device is running on the EMUI 14 or above versions. Initially, you need to download this theme on your phone to personalize or apply it directly.

Once done, open the Settings app and visit the “Home screen & Style” tab. Select the Themes option. Click on the Emoji Theme. Here you can either personalize it with your selection of emoticons or apply the theme as it is available.

Emoji theme on Huawei phones (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

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With the new software upgrade, Huawei has divided the themes section into two main parts. The first one called “Interactive” contains animated or live wallpapers and themes. Using these themes unlocks 3D visual effects on your phone’s screen.

The second part is called Magazine Themes. Unlike the Interactive ones, these themes don’t animate. Yet, they offer multiple funny options to customize your home or the lock screen look. Just set a few things and an interesting view is ready!

EMUI 14.2 Magazine Themes consist of three items. These are Art Star, Poster, and Headlines. All these themes have personalized tools to create a stunning and more catchy view on the home screen. Let’s study these three options one by one.

Art Star:

It supports a one-click cutout feature. Thus, you can shape the wallpaper with your portraits or other objects. You can place the cutout image anywhere on the screen.

One can also change the background with artistic textures. The theme also supports color selection for background patterns and app icons to give a monochromatic look to the home screen. The same changes will appear for AOD as well.

EMUI 14.2 Art Star theme (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

Poster Theme:

This section allows users to use their favorite photos for a poster cover. Users can alter the clock font or change the template color with dual-shade options. Again you can shift the image to bring the focus on the main object and change icon colors.

EMUI 14.2 Poster theme (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

Headline Theme:

This theme enables users to decorate their images with the headline fonts. Users can pick from different clock styles like bold, techno, classic, and more. You can further change icon colors. These color combos will extract colors from the wallpaper to create matching icons.

EMUI 14.2 Headline theme (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

It is easy to access the EMUI 14.2 Magazine Themes. All you have to do is visit the Settings app. Now select the Home screen & style section. Tap on the “Themes” part and select one of the above-listed Magazine Themes for your Huawei phone.

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It’s good to see back-to-back updates for the Nova 11i smartphone. With EMUI 14.2, the company offered a list of useful features to the respective device. The changelog includes impressive themes as well as immersive weather and emoji wallpapers.

Users will also find productive tools like Live View and SuperHub in the major EMUI 14.2 update. These functions make multitasking easier and more efficient.

You can check the previous update HERE.

Now Huawei is treating the security system of the Nova 11i device with the July 2024 security patch. The firmware is rolling out with the EMUI 14.2.0.146 version and a medium-sized downloadable package of 399 Megabytes.

Unlike the previous version with a big changelog, this update only holds a new security patch released in July 2024. Although this addition has its own benefits. It targets hidden privacy exploits and eliminates other vulnerabilities in the smartphone.

Huawei Nova 11i users are getting the July 2024 EMUI security patch (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

The new patch also resolves system glitches, app freezing, or system crashing. As a result, Nova 11i users will observe a more stable and bug-free experience after the latest update installation. To download the firmware, follow these steps:

1.  Go to Settings
2. Open System & Updates
3. Tap on Software Update
4. Click on CHECK FOR UPDATE

If a new version is available, the device will start downloading it. But it may take some time depending on the internet connection. Make sure to have sufficient storage space and battery level in your device to conduct the installation smoothly.

[Source – HuaweiBlog]

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EMUI 14.2 has already made its way to the Nova 11 Pro. The company even pushed out the new upgrade to Nova Y91 smartphone users in the global market. However, it has been missing for the standard and the Nova 11i variants so far.

Now Huawei is releasing the major EMUI 14.2 update for the Nova 11i users. The initial update is showing up in Europe at present. However, the phone maker won’t take many days to expand the latest firmware and its benefits in more regions.

As per the changelog, the Huawei Nova 11i is receiving a major upgrade with EMUI 14.2.0.145 version. Make sure to have sufficient storage in your device as the package weighs 4.87GB. We also suggest using a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.

Huawei has integrated several customization features into EMUI 14.2. A set of new themes will glorify your phone’s home screen and lock screen. Users can change the font or alter the clock on the lock screen with an appropriate selection of themes.

Emoji and Immersive Weather themes are also available that give a more interactive feel to users. The company has further added efficient features like Live View and SuperHub that make daily operations easier and more convenient for device owners.

Huawei Nova 11i (Image Credits: Huawei)

EMUI 14.2 Changelog

• Magazine Themes: A new magazine-like layout theme that mixes and matches colors and patterns. The Headline theme offers six fonts to customize the clock on the lock screen. New themes also allow to extraction of colors from wallpaper to create matching app icons.
• Interactive Themes: Emoji theme as well as new weather background that changes automatically, based on the current weather and phone’s angle to offer interactive effects.
• Live View: Let you know the real-time status of apps on other services by showing alerts on the notifications bar. Tap the small window to grab more details.
• SuperHub: Simply drag and drop your files to transfer them from one app to another, or between devices. Long-press on texts and images, to add them to SuperHub and store them temporarily.
• Ark Engine: Provides a more enjoyable user experience by making app animations smoother and more stable.

With Nova 11i, Huawei has added one more device to the “EMUI 14.2 upgrade received” list. The company has pushed of the new update to flagship models like P60 Pro, Mate 50 Pro, Mate X3, Mate Xs 2, Nova 11 Pro, and many more. However, there are still some devices left in the background.

Moreover, the tech giant has not confirmed whether it will serve the new firmware benefits to older devices in the future. For now, we can only anticipate the company to clear the mist on this matter soon.

Huawei Nova 11i is receiving EMUI 14.2 update (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

[Source – HuaweiBlog]

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The HarmonyOS PC UI design has reportedly appeared on the Huawei Developer site, in the Design Guide. It shows the overall user interface and app adaptation on PC.

Starting with the UI, the allegedly spotted software shows a clean and minimalistic layout. The status bar appears at the upper right corner of the screen with certain details. For instance time, battery, network, volume icon, and input method.

HarmonyOS PC user interface (Image Credits: Huawei Developer)

Instead of sticking to each other, all these icons are arranged at some distance. The Dock bar is at the bottom and showcases recently used or important apps, alongside a few major functions. It reflects a simpler and more convenient layout than Windows.

HarmonyOS PC alleged Dock Bar (Image Credits: Huawei Developer)

The next part of UI design includes application adaptation. It covers apps like audio, video, social networking, shooting, reading, shopping, finance, life, travel, and many more. Apps like Maps and Music show a better display of controls and functions.

Huawei Developer Design guide illustrates how these apps are efficient and immersive on all devices. They easily adapt to multiple interfaces, without troubling users for their look on varying screens. Some apps in this case are Weather, File Explorer, and more.

HarmonyOS PC alleged app adaptation (Image Credits: Huawei Developer)

A good point is that the alleged HarmonyOS PC UI seems compatible with that of phones as well as tablets. It further looks quite similar to the Apple MacOS user interface. Everything combined, the interface effectively uses the space and displays a clear view.

The new design guide on the Huawei Developer site explains how new apps or features can adopt the multi-device scenario. It demonstrates a responsive layout design with better navigation, easy-to-use features, and more. You can learn about these details HERE.

Huawei has not confirmed the HarmonyOS PC launch so far. Although leaks say that the computer-dedicated software will likely release alongside the Mate 70 series in Q4 2024. Till then, we might capture more revelations about the new software.

HarmonyOS PC user interface allegedly surfaced (Image Credits: Huawei Developer)

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Huawei has integrated two interesting themes into EMUI 14.2. One of these is the Interactive category which consists of two options: Immersive Weather and Emoji.

As the name suggests, Immersive Weather is an engaging wallpaper that reflects the outer weather on your smartphone. This happens with the help of a gravity sensor.

The main function of this tiny detector is to determine the handset’s relative orientation. In EMUI 14.2, the gravity sensor-supported weather wall poster smartly detects the weather forecast as well as the viewing angle of your smartphone.

Doing so allows users to get a realistic live-weather look on their device’s screen. The immersive weather wallpaper showcases a variety of effects that adjust automatically, depending on the way you are holding your device, thanks to the gravity sensor.

Users who are running EMUI 14.2 on their devices can now apply this engaging wallpaper on their handsets. Other eligible device holders need to wait till the company officially rolls out the newest EMUI build.

Immersive Weather theme (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

How to access EMUI 14.2 Immersive Weather theme?

Huawei phone users need to go through certain steps to apply the new theme on their devices. Go to the Settings app. Now select the Home screen & style section. Click on the Themes tab and tap on the “Immersive Weather” in the Interactive section.

EMUI 14.2 Interactive themes (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

The system might ask you to download the Immersive Weather theme. Note that the package size of this theme may vary, depending on the Huawei models. Hence keep sufficient storage space in your phone, or else, the theme may not function accurately.

After installing, tap on the Personalize button to adjust the Weather. You can choose Live animation and set the duration (say 5 seconds) to see the live effect.

Once done, hit the Apply button to grab an immersive weather wallpaper experience on your handset.

EMUI 14.2 Immersive Weather theme (Image Credits: Huawei Central)

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The company is distributing the EMUI 14.2 software to beta and non-beta device owners. While the former class will get a small package with a new security patch and stability improvements, the latter obtains a huge changelog.

EMUI 14.2 update for Huawei Mate 50 Pro is arriving with the 14.2.0.139 version. Users with EMUI 14 beta as the baseline build will receive a small 582MB package, while those upgrading from the 13th version need to download a 6.43GB package.

Mate 50 Pro phone holders will collect a brand-new smart ecosystem and a more efficient interaction with EMUI 14.2. The firmware also enables you to customize your phone’s home/lock screen in your own way, giving it an entirely new look.

You can check the changelog below.

(Baseline build = EMUI 14 beta)

• Security: Integrates security patches released in May 2024 for improved system security.
• System: Improves system stability in certain situations.

(Baseline build = EMUI 13)

If you are carrying the EMUI 13 version in your Mate 50 Pro, then get ready to explore a variety of new add-ons like Magazine themes, Live View, SuperHub 2.0, and Ark Engine for a smoother and more seamless user experience.

Mate 50 Pro starts getting EMUI 14.2 update (Image Credits: HuaweiAilesi)

Magazine Themes:

• The Art Star theme allows you to choose a portrait photo you like and a matching wallpaper.
• The poster theme now has a magazine-style layout and combines different colors and patterns.
• The headline theme offers six font styles that you can use to customize the clock on your lock screen.
• Each of these themes allows you to extract color from the wallpaper and apply it to the app icons.

Interactive Themes:

• The Emoji theme animates your screen background with interactive effects.
• There is an immersive weather wallpaper that changes depending on the weather conditions and the angle at which you rotate the phone.

Productivity & Efficiency:

• Live View: Shows timely alerts and the status of important events on the lock screen, home screen, and more to keep you updated. It also exhibits real-time activities on a pinned window at the top. Just tap it and use certain controls.
• SuperHub: Supports dragging and dropping files or other media contents between apps and devices. Just press and hold the content and perform the gesture to bring it to SuperHub. The feature will store the data temporarily.
• Ark Engine: Provides a smoother experience with faster loading times, quick app launches, and instant touch response.

Security:

• Integrates the May 2024 security patch to enhance the system security.

Huawei is giving an unexpected software treatment to its top-end flagship devices by releasing the latest firmware to both testers and general consumers.

The phone maker has currently paused the EMUI 14 beta rollout for other devices like the Nova 11 lineup. Yet it would be worth seeing how the OEM will process this software distribution activity for other eligible models in the industry.

Mate 50 Pro starts getting EMUI 14.2 update (Image Credits: Huawei)

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As mentioned in the previous article, Huawei has opened the EMUI 14.2 update circulation for all eligible device users including both testers and common users.

While those on the beta will only receive system stability improvements as well as the May 2024 security patch, the general public will obtain the new EMUI 14.2 enhancements like amazing themes, better security, SuperHub, Live View, and more.

Huawei P60 Pro non-beta users are receiving the EMUI 14.2 update with the same 14.2.0.139 build as testers, but the difference lies in package size which is 6.11GB.

The software package also reflects the bundle of features arriving with the all-new EMUI 14.2. It offers a smart ecosystem with the most effective interaction experience and provides even more space for customizations. Check the changelog below.

Thanks to the tipster – Roman Hladky for this amazing tip!

EMUI 14.2 rolls out for P60 Pro non-beta users (Image Credits: HCNewsroom)

EMUI 14.2 Changelog

(for those upgrading from EMUI 13.1)

Create your own home screen

Magazine Themes:

• The Art Star theme allows you to choose a portrait photo you like and a matching wallpaper.
• The poster theme now has a magazine-style layout and combines different colors and patterns.
• The headline theme offers six font styles that you can use to customize the clock on your lock screen.
• Each of these themes allows you to extract color from the wallpaper and apply it to the app icons.

Interactive Themes:

• The Emoji theme animates your screen background with interactive effects.
• There is an immersive weather wallpaper that changes depending on the weather conditions and the angle at which you rotate the phone.

Productivity & Efficiency

Live View:

• Shows timely alerts and the status of important events on the lock screen, home screen, and more to keep you updated. It also exhibits real-time activities on a pinned window at the top. Just tap it and use certain controls.

SuperHub:

• Supports dragging and dropping files or other media contents between apps and devices. Just press and hold the content and perform the gesture to bring it to SuperHub. The feature will store the data temporarily.

Ark Engine:

• Provides a smoother experience with faster loading times, quick app launches, and instant touch response.

Security:

• Integrates the May 2024 security patch to enhance the system security.

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EMUI 14.2 is available for the first batch of devices that have participated in the recent EMUI beta program. But the interesting point is that it is an unlimited rollout and even reaching those who were out of the beta pool, waiting for public testing.

Being a special rollout, Huawei is releasing EMUI 14.2 to both beta and non-beta users. The first difference you will notice in the latest firmware is the software size.

Users who have installed the first EMUI 14 beta will receive the 14.2 build with a small package say 500-600MB. Those upgrading from the EMUI 13.1 version will be required to download a 6.35GB downloadable pack to enjoy the latest features.

Features:

Another difference lies in the changelog. EMUI 14.2 isn’t much different from the EMUI 14 version, except for more customization and fun. It packs some amazing themes-related capabilities to enrich the interaction and user interface for users.

Huawei phone users on EMUI 14 beta will get a new security patch with a few system stability enhancements. Whereas, those with EMUI 13.1 as a baseline build will fetch a huge changelog with similar features to the EMUI 14 beta software.

EMUI 14.2 changelog

Huawei EMUI 14.2 Features Changelog

Magazine Themes:

• The Art Star theme allows you to choose a portrait photo you like and a matching wallpaper.
• The poster theme now has a magazine-style layout and combines different colors and patterns.
• The headline theme offers six font styles that you can use to customize the clock on your lock screen.
• Each of these themes allows you to extract color from the wallpaper and apply it to the app icons.

Interactive Themes:

• The Emoji theme animates your screen background with interactive effects.
• There is an immersive weather wallpaper that changes depending on the weather conditions and the angle at which you rotate the phone.

Productivity & Efficiency:

• Live View: Shows timely alerts and the status of important events on the lock screen, home screen, and more to keep you updated. It also exhibits real-time activities on a pinned window at the top. Just tap it and use certain controls.
• SuperHub: Supports dragging and dropping files or other media contents between apps and devices. Just press and hold the content and perform the gesture to bring it to SuperHub. The feature will store the data temporarily.
• Ark Engine: Provides a smoother experience with faster loading times, quick app launches, and instant touch response.

Security:

• Integrates the May 2024 security patch to enhance the system security.

[Source – HuaweiAilesi]

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According to the official inputs, Huawei P30 series users can identify the stable HarmonyOS 4.0 update with the 4.0.0.121 build number. While the same version has been available during the testing phase, Huawei has confirmed it to be an official build.

“Note: Version 4.0.0.121 is the official version. Since the unlimited upgrade has not been enabled before, the official version has not been shown to the outside world.” – wrote Huawei.

Eventually, the company opened the stable rollout on a wider range and it will soon reach your device. Till then, let’s explore the changelog and compatible models.

Adaptable Models:

• Huawei P30 (ELE-AL00)
• Huawei P30 (ELE-TL00)
• Huawei P30 Pro (VOG-AL00)
• Huawei P30 Pro (VOG-AL10)
• Huawei P30 Pro (VOG-TL00)

Note that the general consumers who have not participated in the beta testing phase must have the baseline version 3.0.0.168 to download the upgrade efficiently. You can check the complete changelog below.

HarmonyOS 4.0 Changelog

Personal theme:

Brand-new personalized themes, providing rich theme templates and stylized layout design. For example, the theme of the user of art supports a one-click cutout, and can freely shape the image of the “user” with the background of artistic texture. It also supports icon color selection and is easy to play with the personalized home screen.

Interactive theme:

Interesting mood theme, rich and vivid Emoji expression system combined with mood, creating exclusive mood wallpaper, the expression “Little Soybean” on the wallpaper has a soft pressure-sensitive visual dynamic effect, making the home screen and lock screen full of fun.

Panoramic weather theme, real-time perception of weather changes, vividly presenting the real world’s cloudy, sunny, rainy, and snowy on the screen, combined with gravity sensing, it will also vividly display the different visual effects of the weather under looking down, looking up, and looking up, bringing an immersive experience Interactive Experience.

Live window:

Immediately grasp the latest progress of the task, from turning off the screen, and locking the screen to unlocking and presenting it on time. It resides in the upper left corner of the home screen and hence, is intuitive and convenient.

Notification Center:

The notification messages clusters and partitions, sorts reasonably according to importance, and the notifications of the same application are aggregated into dynamic cards, folded, and presented, the information structure is more refreshing, and thus, the priority is clear at a glance.

Application Control Center:

The card-based design is more visible and convenient, proactively controls risky applications, restricts access to sensitive permissions, hides real user data, restricts the use of system capabilities, as well as creates a pure application operating environment.

Application Tracking Management:

The privacy center supports application tracking activities to be refined to specific applications, and you can turn off the tracking ability of specified applications.

Children’s Remote Guardian:

Through the family sharing function of the HUAWEI ID, you can view the location of multiple devices of your child, and pay attention to the safety of your child in real-time. Finely control the duration of device use, and support multiple parents to jointly protect children’s health and use the device.

Elderly Care:

The company has optimized the enlarged display effect and added the harassment interception setting function. Further, it supports the third-party application care mode to open the linkage and provide the elders with a simpler as well as safer computer environment.

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