Honor Play 9A getting the first Magic UI 3.1 update with Knuckle gestures

Honor Play 9A

Honor Play 9A (MOA-AL00) getting the first Magic UI 3.1 update with a software version 3.1.0.166. It brings Knuckle gestures, Dark Mode and Huawei Assistant. This update size is 0.99GB. Before upgrading make sure your smartphone is connected with a proper internet connection.

Honor Play 9A Magic UI 3.1.0.166 (C00E54R3P3) Changelog:

[Knuckle Gestures]

Go to Settings > Accessibility features > Shortcuts & gestures to enable Take a screenshot, Record screen, and Split screen.

Take a screenshot

Knock twice on the screen with a knuckle to take a screenshot.

Capture part of the screen

Knock and draw an enclosed area with a knuckle to capture part of the screen.

Record screen

Knock twice on the screen with two knuckles to start or end a screen recording.

Split screen

Firmly draw a line across the screen with a knuckle to enter the split-screen mode.

Quick Single: How to Enable Knuckle Gestures in Huawei EMUI [Screenshot, Record Screen, Split screen]

[Dark Mode]
Added support for more third-party applications.

[Huawei Assistant·Today]
Adds the HUAWEI Assistant app to the home screen, which provides you with smart reminders, personalized news, and other content relevant to you.

[App]
New application avatar function, support WeChat, QQ dual account login, FM radio, audiobooks, you can listen to the radio, and more.

[Contact]
Huawei Consumer Service Hotline number changed to 950800.

Note: This update is rolling out in China.

Download Honor Play 9A Magic UI 3.1 update from your smartphone Settings option, just tap on Settings > System > Software update > Check for Updates and Download it!

Or, You can also get this update via the Hicare (Now known as Support) app: HiCare > Quick Services -> Update > Check for updates.

Honor Play 9A Specifications:

Display – 6.3 Inch HD + IPS Waterdrop Notch Display
Software – Android 10 based on MagicUi 3.0.1
Front Camera – 8MP
Rear Camera – 13MP + 8MP
RAM – 4GB
Storage – 64/128GB
Battery – 5000mAh, 10W Charging
Other – Fingerprint, Face Unlock, 3.5mm Audio Jack,USB Type-C Port, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth And Wi-Fi Support.
Sensors – Ambient Light Sensor, Digital Compass, Gravity Sensor And Gyroscope.

If you have received the latest EMUI update on your smartphone, you can send us an email (firmware@huaweiupdate.com) with Screenshots/Updates/Versions/Changelogs.

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