EMUI 9.1

Honor starts rolling out March 2021 security patch for Play 8

Honor is on a roll with updates for its Play devices. Recently, Honor Play 3, Play 4 Pro, Play 4, and Play 9A received the March 2021 security patch updates, and now it’s time for the Honor Play 8.

Honor Play 8 March 2021 security patch update rolling out with the latest software version 9.1.0.166. This update incorporates security patches to enhance the security of the mobile phone system.

Honor Play 8 EMUI 9.1.0.166 Changelog:

The March 2021 security patch includes 2 Critical, 13 High levels, and 131 Medium levels of CVE’s. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system tracks publicly known security vulnerabilities and exposures in publicly released software packages.

Version Update: 9.1.0.165 -> 9.1.0.166

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List of Updates
This update uses security patches to improve system security.

[Security]
Integrates security patches released in March 2021 for improved system security.

HOW TO UPDATE:

Via Support: Open app -> Services Tab -> Update -> CHECK FOR UPDATES -> Download and install.

Via Settings: Open System Settings -> System -> Software update -> CHECK FOR UPDATES -> Download and install.

The Honor Play 8 is a mid-range Android smartphone. The device has a plastic body with a four-sided curved backplate with a stylish design. It looks very similar to the Honor Play 8A.

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The intact strip is where the single 13MP rear camera is located together with the LED flash, a “13 Megapixel” text, and the Honor brand. Some features of the rear camera include an f/1.8 lens and support HDR.

On the front, there is a 5.71-inch screen with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution, and the Honor brand seating below the screen. The device is powered by a Quad-core MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22 CPU clocked at 2.0 GHz, along with PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 2GB RAM and 32GB expandable storage. The smartphone is filled with a 3050mAh battery, and runs on EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie.

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Min En specializes in smartphone reviews, EMUI/HarmonyOS coverage, and mobile industry analysis. His in-depth knowledge of Huawei's ecosystem, from flagship devices to emerging technologies, makes him a trusted voice in the tech community.

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