The company kick-started the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program yesterday for first-batch devices. The list includes the Mate 60 series, Mate X5, and MatePad Pro 13.2 tablet. Alongside new features, the update also brought in a nasty bug.

Some beta users started losing their hidden album pictures after installing the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta on their devices. The problem is quite disturbing as “hidden images” reflect confidential pictures that users often hide from prying eyes.

Although Huawei has officially responded on this matter. The company said that the HarmonyOS NEXT hasn’t resulted in the loss of any images. Rather, it has moved all the pictures to the .hiddenALbum section and stored them safely.

The Chinese tech giant added that this is a normal behavior of the software. But it will be resolved by the end of this month with new beta updates. By that time, users can try some temporary solutions that can help them to some extent.

“…it is expected to resolve in the upcoming versions released by the end of October. Please refer to the actual release time for details. Please wait patiently for the system version update and upgrade it on time.”

Huawei responds to HarmonyOS NEXT ‘lost hidden images’ issue (Image Credits: ITHome)

Temporary Solutions:

Users can go to the .hiddenAlbum album on the file manager. Now select all the images and tap on the “More” tab in the lower right corner. Click on Hide.

Doing so will let you access the lost images and re-hide them from the main album. Other than that, those who do not want to hide these pictures temporarily can wait for the next version. The new update will automatically shift images to hidden album.

HarmonyOS NEXT brings various features on board. But being a beta build, it also leads to certain irritating bugs that hinder user experiences to some extent. One such is the ‘lost hidden images’ issue in the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta.

Hence, it is better to take a backup of your device before proceeding with the beta update installation.

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WhatsApp beta updates are well-known to introduce new features and capabilities. But often these builds result in nasty bugs or stability issues for users.

One such update is the Android 2.24.19.16 version. The company rolled out this build recently with the Meta AI assistant for business accounts. However, it caused issues with the locked chats and filters and restricted users open locked chats or choosing a filter for the chat list.

These features even went missing for some users from the app. The issues led to users’ frustration as they were unable to access these features, especially the important and sensitive conversations in the locked chats.

WhatsApp fixed locked chats and filters via a new beta update (Image Credits: WABetaInfo)

Filters section also stopped working and caused inefficiency in managing messages. Users tried to force-stop the app and restart attempts. Yet these proved vain. Finally, WhatsApp is sending a new beta update that fixes locked chats and filters issues.

The update is tagged with the Android beta 2.24.19.35 version. It is available to everyone. Users can download this build via the Google Play Store.

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During the 2024 China Auto Blue Book Forum, Yu Chengdong talked about the price issues of HarmonyOS Smart Driving cars. He said that over the past few months, EVs below 200,000 yuan are not performing well in the market.

Customers’ demand is shifting from affordable to high-end models of the Huawei HarmonyOS-powered EVs. This ultimately led the smart cars below 300,000 yuan ($41,352) to lose money in the Chinese automobile sales race.

Yu further said that Huawei is not considering to help developing cars below 200000 yuan for now. It is so as more than 90% of consumers are purchasing EVs priced above 400000 yuan due to high-fy smart solutions and technologies.

Huawei talks about price issues and demand of high-end HarmonyOS EVs (Image Credits: ITHome)

Describing the automobile smart car solution performance, Yu says that HarmonyOS Smart Driving sold 150,000 units in five months which is quite low volume compared to others. Yet we are still in profit – thanks to high-end EVs demand.

Huawei’s Chairman hopes to achieve the leading position in the quality, reliability, and durability of the product. He also mentions that most of the automobile firms want to cooperate with Huawei. But currently, the company is refusing these offers due to fewer resources and limited manpower.

Apart from smart car price issues, the CEO of Huawei Intelligent Automotive Solutions – Jin Yuzhi expects to open high-speed L3 intelligent driving next year (2025). He says that the new solution is quite important and we join its batch by the next year.

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To those who are unaware, app shake is a very convenient feature to use. With a simple shaking gesture on your phone, you can launch any app and start using it without touching the home screen. All you have to do is allow some settings for the particular app.

App-Shaking Issue

So far, the App shake function remained at the top of the feature section. It has provided a rich experience to consumers and has enhanced the way of using an application on a smart gadget.

Although in addition to many positive roles of the respective function, there are some negative points as well. Sometimes, the shake function becomes too sensitive for a few third-party apps. As a result, the apps get open even at a slight jerk or movement.

Moreover, it automatically leads to the advertisement page. Thus, users often get disturbed by such activities on their handsets due to the app-shaking function.

A solution to App Shaking Issue

To end the app-shaking issues Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, Alibaba, the China Academy of Information and Technology and many other companies come together and formulated a new rule.

This rule comes under the “App User Rights Protection Evaluation Specification Part 7: Deception, Misleading and Compulsive Behaviour” (T/TAF 078.7-2022)

According to this rule, tech makers will make amendments to phone manufacturing. Consequently, the shaking function will be timed for 15m/s2. Meanwhile, the rotation angle of the screen should be at least 35 degrees. The shaking action should only take place for 3 seconds.

The rule officially came into existence on November 25, 2022. Apart from these tweaks, there aren’t many details about the respective rule and its specifications. However, how the new segments will use and run users’ data and security aspects is still to question to answer.

Let’s see what new changes will the giant manufacturers will bring in their devices in the time ahead.

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Recently, a Pixel 6 Pro user discovered that the newest Android 13 Beta update is consistently making some issues with the wallpaper system. The user reports that after installing the beta iteration, the wallpaper colors and styles keep changing.

Notably, Android 13 has already skipped the “lock in” wallpapers ability for some reason. And as of now, the latest Android 13 beta continues to change wallpaper colors and styles every time the phone sleeps.

The user further explains that before Android 13, he was able to set the wallpaper colors accordingly. These colors stand out on the phone till the user itself makes an effort to change them. However, the Android 13 beta has welcomed the respective wallpaper issue on his handset.

Aside from the major issue, the user has also dragged our attention to Android 12. Even so, Android 12 was the first operating system to introduce Material You, the issue never appeared with its beta or the stable version.

It’s not the wallpaper, but the colors and styles

To be specific, the user mentions that it’s not the wallpaper, but the icons and screen texts on the home screen that are changing frequently. Consequently, it has become a matter of annoyance more than worry.

On the flip side, it become a topic of confusion. Many users believe that this could be the benefit of Material You which has been revamped with Android 13. Although, the affected person denies the statements.

To clear the confusion, the user further explains that with Android 13, the color changes and sets to the first color scheme accordingly. This usually happens after restarting the device. But, here the issue is occurring throughout the day.

Besides, the wallpaper and lock screen image remains the same. Yet, the color resets to the first color scheme.

Same issue for the last three months!

It’s worth mentioning that three months ago, a user described a similar issue with Android 13 Beta 1. Eventually, the wallpaper colors reset and often shift between light and dark modes. It seems like, the issue didn’t get repaired since then.

Probably, the bug could be in the Material You system. After Android 12, the wallpaper and other color-changing scenarios have been locked in the Material You feature. While the addition has been quite attractive in the initial days, looks like it has become a huge headache for users at present. However, as the user has denied the Material You concept, we cannot trigger this feature.

Many issues with Android 13 Beta!

Up to this point, we come across several Android  13 beta issues that have surrounded Pixel device owners. The recent one was the app switcher bug that resulted in the abnormal working or freezing of the apps.

While users continue to face some or the other issue with the latest beta rollout, Google hasn’t taken any step in this aspect. Perhaps, the company would be working on eliminating these issues from the stable version.

Android 13 beta has shown various bugs before the stable upgrade. Even after several fixes and improvements in the changelog, the firmware continues to create problems for users. We hope that we will get a bug-free and more reliant system in the upcoming stable build.

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Every month, the Chinese tech giant makes efforts in finding hidden privacy spots in your device. Accordingly, it releases an improvement package that resolves these issues and provides an effective user experience.

Eventually, these monthly patches minimize the risk level and toughen the internal framework of the gadgets. Therefore, we often recommend you install the newly-arrived firmware and keep your devices updated.

Speaking of the November 2022 HarmonyOS security patch, the latest edition resolves more than 44 issues in the system. These include 1 critical, 15 high, and 27 medium levels of vulnerabilities.

So far, these vulnerabilities are responsible for system lags, buffering, unstable Bluetooth connections, and so on. Hence, to experience a responsive and buffer-free smartphone, make sure that you install the latest security patch.

November 2022 security patch – Issues

The November 2022 HarmonyOS security patch mainly works on the Kernel, System, Applications, and Framework of the device. Besides, it also enlists third-party vulnerabilities and resolves them for the HarmonyOS-affected builds.

Let’s understand these issues one by one.

Kernel

• High: CVE-2022-44546, CVE-2021-46851
• Medium: CVE-2021-46852, CVE-2022-44551

The latest patch fixes the vulnerabilities that could develop restarting issues, abnormal video playbacks, and could harm data confidentiality. It also mends the memory management module and verifies the secure memory attributes.

System

• High: CVE-2022-44547, CVE-2022-44557, CVE-2022-44563
• Medium: CVE-2022-44562, CVE-2022-44548, CVE-2022-44549, CVE-2022-44553, CVE-2022-44554

In this field, the newly-released patch takes care of the display functions. It patches the abnormal status of the display modules and fixes the API access. On the other hand, it also strengthens Bluetooth connectivity.

Adding to this, the company has mended the third-party filtration and stopped them to start frequently. As a result, there will be no affection for user confidentiality.

Application

• Medium: CVE-2022-44560, CVE-2022-44561

November 2022 HarmonyOS patch fixes the launcher module and its redirection vulnerability. Moreover, it has made arbitrary widgets and shortcuts more effective for the system.

Framework

• High: CVE-2022-44550
• Medium: CVE-2022-44559, CVE-2022-44558, CVE-2022-44555, CVE-2022-44552

Last but not least, the patch works on better framework conditions. It enhances the lock screen module so that it may not affect the system’s availability. Further, it optimizes the DDMP and ODMP modules and treats the unavailability of these services.

Affected version:

Notably, these issues were arising in the HarmonyOS 2.0, HarmonyOS 2.1, and HarmonyOS 3.0.0 versions. Thus, if you are having any of these builds in your gadget then you must download the November 2022 patch as it arrives in the notification panel.

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Following HarmonyOS 3.0.0.126 upgrade, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone suddenly started functioning abnormally. A user reports that the phone becomes very stuck while performing the unlock function. Besides, the screen is directly offset and does not responds efficiently.

Also, the user describes that after opening any application, the swiping up and returning is very slow. Overall, there were continuous stoppages while performing any action on the display panel.

Another user explains that on executing background functions, the screen abruptly freezes. Consequently, this freezing is a huge hurdle between screen recording and screenshot actions. This all things are happening just after the installation of HarmonyOS 3.0.0.126 firmware.

Below you can check the issues in detail

• Unlocking the phone becomes very tough
• The screen is not responding effectively
• The negative screen does not work and denies to drawn out
• Mate 40 Pro enters and exits the screen-saver interface after pressing the unlock button
• The phone screen freezes at the beginning and continues even after the deletion of a few apps.

It is worth mentioning that HarmonyOS 3.0.0.126 beta version mainly focused on optimizing the display effect for the Mate 40 series. Ironically, instead of enjoying any new element, Huawei Mate 40 Pro users are puzzled by display issues.

Suggested steps to take for such issues

Though Huawei hasn’t commented anything on this matter so far. But other consumers started helping the needy ones with their suggestions:

• Clean up the background applications and try to avoid multiple apps running in the background at the same time.
• Clear the storage space and uninstall the applications that you do not use frequently.
• Re-insert the memory card and check whether the problem still exists.
• Change the unlock and screen settings

If we consider the company’s algorithms, then beta versions are not stable updates. Hence, the developers often warn the users before installing the new beta rollout as it might contain some bugs or defects.

So don’t worry. Huawei will soon roll out a stable and improved update for your Mate 40 Pro smartphone. Till then, tell us in the comment section whether you are going through the same issue or are busy dealing with some new puzzles of the HarmonyOS 3.0.0.126 update.

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We are well aware of the fact that Huawei sends regular updates to its devices to maintain their reliability. But, often these updates welcome some hidden issues and defects in the system. As a result, these issues create a gateway for the malware to enter the applications and exploit the entire functioning of the gadget.

Therefore, this makes the user very conscious about installing every new firmware on their device. Hence, apart from the vulnerability description, the company has also shared a huge narration regarding what fixes the new patch will bring to the smart handsets.

As usual, the company has explored various segments of the device and has prepared a fresh improvement package. And the interesting part of this new package is, these fixes apply to the major EMUI 11 and 12 versions.

On the other hand, these spots cover several essential parts of the internal system. For instance, framework, kernel, KEYMASTER, configuration, and more. Thus, by treating and mending every element, this patch increases the security of your device to the next level.

So, if your handy gadget is running on any of the mentioned versions, then you must check which new issues get a full stop with the latest October 2022 EMUI security patch.

October 2022 EMUI security fixes for EMUI 11 and EMUI 12

CVE 1: CVE-2021-40017

• CVE version detail: Vulnerability of not verifying the validity of the key’s format in the HW_KEYMASTER module
• Risk Level: Critical
• Affected Versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause out-of-bounds access

CVE 2: CVE-2021-46839, CVE-2021-46840

• CVE version detail: Lack of length check, and parameter set verification vulnerability in the HW_KEYMASTER module
• Risk Level: Medium
• Affected Versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Attackers can construct malicious data as well as cause out-of-bounds access

CVE 3: CVE-2022-38983

• CVE version detail: UAF vulnerability in the BT Hfp Client module
• Risk Level: High
• Affected Versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause arbitrary code execution

CVE 4: CVE-2022-41576

• CVE version detail: boot.sh script that can be modified by malicious programs in the phone module
• Risk Level: Medium
• Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can cause irreversible program implantation on the user’s device.

CVE 5: CVE-2022-41578

• CVE version detail: Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the mptcp module
• Risk Level: High
• Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause attack programs to modify program information to implement root privilege escalation attacks.

CVE 6: CVE-2022-41580, CVE-2022-41581

• CVE version details: Vulnerability of not verifying the read content in the HW_KEYMASTER module
• Risk Level: Medium
• Affected Versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Attackers can construct malicious data as well as cause out-of-bounds access

CVE 7: CVE-2022-41582

• CVE version details: Configuration defects in the security module
• Risk Level: High
• Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability

CVE 8: CVE-2022-41584, CVE-2022-41585

• CVE version details: Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the kernel module
• Risk Level: Medium
• Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause memory overwriting

CVE 9: CVE-2022-41586

• CVE version details: Untruncated data vulnerability in the communication framework module
• Risk Level: Medium
• Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect confidentiality

CVE 10: CVE-2022-41588

• CVE version details: Service logic exception vulnerability in the home screen module
• Risk Level: Medium
• Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of this CVE on devices: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the integrity

CVE 11: (CVE-2022-41592, CVE-2022-41593, CVE-2022-41594, CVE-2022-41595, CVE-2022-41597, CVE-2022-41598, CVE-2022-41600, CVE-2022-41601, CVE-2022-41602, CVE-2022-41603)

• CVE version details: Heap overflow/Out-of-bounds read/Null pointer or other issues in the phone due to fingerprint TA
• Risk Level: Medium
• Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1
• Impact of these CVEs on devices: Attackers with root permission can exploit this vulnerability by controlling the file content. As a result, the fingerprint service may be abnormal.

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Yes, that’s right. Google has patched the critical Bluetooth issue with the latest August 2022 Android security patch. In addition to the severe bug, the patch suppose to address more than 40 vulnerabilities of the internal system, ranging from high to moderate levels.

Speaking of the Bluetooth issue, the error is labeled as CVE-2022-20345. So far, the issue was capable of leading the foreign threats to the remote code execution of the device via Bluetooth. Consequently, this would have resulted in harming the privacy-related stuff in the smart gadgets. Fortunately, Google has tracked the issue and mended it completely.

Other Improvements

Alongside, the US tech maker also polished the other vital components of the core structure. For instance, Framework, Media Framework, System, Kernel, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Unisoc, and mainly the Qualcomm elements.

On the flip side, the newly released Android security patch also focuses on enhancing the overall functionality of the system. It increases firmness and makes the system more durable and reliable against malware and major security defects. Further, it intensifies the performance level of the gadget so that the user can effectively complete the daily operations without facing any lags or buffers in the procedure.

Moreover, it shields the security framework of the device in such a manner that it could not get affected by cyber attacks. Apart from these improvements, there might be some more hidden tweaks that you may find while installing the patch on your respective models. Undoubtedly, you will soon receive the latest patch on your notification panel.

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Often, Huawei fans have confronted fingerprint problems in their smartphones. Either it is related to its display aspect or with the operating abilities. However, the July 2022 EMUI 12 update assure to fix this so-called fingerprint sensor issue for the EMUI handsets.

To those who are unfamiliar, fingerprint exploitation that was having a high severity level was capable of affecting the personal data of the users. It could easily obtain the data of unknown addresses from the address mapping. Hence, it was important to mend the issue as soon as possible.

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Consequently, the new security patch completely fixes the issue, enhancing the security system and making it tougher against privacy threats.

As per the patch details, the July 2022 security update resolves and fixes the fingerprint issue in several EMUI versions. Users running their handy gadgets over EMUI 10.0.0, EMUI 10.1.0, EMUI 10.1.1, EMUI 11.0.0, and EMUI 12.0.0 will be able to get a stable internal module for their device fingerprint sensor.

Apart from EMUI builds, Magic UI 3.0.0, Magic UI 3.1.0, Magic UI 3.1.1, and Magic UI 4.0.0 also get relief from the mentioned issue. Thus, not only Huawei users but individuals carrying Honor devices will also be able to use reliable and convenient fingerprint functions.

July 2022 EMUI 12 Security Patch

The July 2022 EMUI 12 security patch fixes 2 critical, 12 high, and 18 medium levels of CVEs in the system. These comprise the basic framework, video framework, Bluetooth module, and SystemUI modules.

Besides, the freshly released patch also mends the third-party library issues. So Huawei fans, to enjoy the experience of a stable and comfortable fingerprint module, we recommend you install the new patch instantly as it hits your smartphone surface through the notification panel.

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