Honor 9 Lite smartphone users now receiving WiFi Calling update based on EMUI 9.1 and security patch in India. The update brings version number EMUI 9.1.0.166. The update has a download size of about 615 MB.
Honor 9 Lite EMUI 9.1.0.166 Changelog:
This update enables VoWiFi features, and also includes Android Patches for improved system security.
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Enables the VoWiFi features for a better voice and video call experience with certain carriers.
Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), Voice over wireless LAN is the use of a wireless broadband network according to the IEEE 802.11 standards for the purpose of vocal conversation.
It enables users to use smartphones that support VoWiFi to dial numbers to use voice or video calls when a Wi-Fi connection is available.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF VOWI-FI?
Both end-users and those in the mobile industry will benefit from Voice over Wi-Fi.
Consumers:
- Can make calls without the need for a mobile signal.
- Benefit from security being based on SIM-based authentication as for VoLTE; and
- Experience better indoor coverage.
Operators:
- Revenue opportunities;
- Leverage existing SIM-based security and authentication as for VoLTE;
- Gain the opportunity to access IMS-based services via Wi-Fi access;
- Issue a single bill for the user for all IMS-based services across different access types.
Also Check: Honor 9N getting VoWiFi (WiFi Calling) update with 03-20 patch in India
The Honor 9 Lite features a 5.65-inch full-HD+ (1080×2160 pixels) IPS display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It has a four-camera sensor on the front and back sides.
The dual camera setups on the front and back have 13-megapixel primary and 2-megapixel secondary camera sensors alongside a rear-facing LED flash and PDAF autofocus system. Moreover, it has an octa-core Huawei HiSilicon Kiri 659 SoC, paired with 3GB and 4GB RAM versions.
To download Honor 9 Lite EMUI 9.1.0.166 update, First check if you haven’t received a notification yet, check for the OTA update in Settings manually, just tap on the Setting option in your smartphone, Settings > System > Software update > Check for Updates > Download and install.
You can also update using the HiCare (Support) app. Open the app, go to HiCare app> Services>Update> Check for Updates> Download & Install. (Get the latest version of the HiCare app).
Note: If you have received the latest EMUI update on your smartphone, you can send us an email ([email protected]) with Screenshots/Updates/Versions/Changelogs.
