Huawei Maimang 6, Mate 8 and Nova 2 getting January 2021 patch and new Link Now app

Huawei Maimang 6, Mate 8 and Nova 2 Update

The company has started rolling out the January 2021 security patch update for the Huawei Maimang 6, Mate 8, and Nova 2 smartphones user and also brings the Link Now apps.

The latest software updates for Huawei Maimang 6, Mate 8, and Nova 2 comes with firmware version 8.0.0.381, 8.0.0.858 and 8.0.0.382 respectively.

Huawei Maimang 6, Mate 8 and Nova 2 January 2021 patch Changelog:

Models:

Maimang 6 RNE-AL00
Mate 8 NXT-AL10, NXT-CL00, NXT-TL00 and NXT-DL00
Nova 2 PIC-AL00, PIC-TL00
Nova 2 Plus BAC-AL00 & BAC-TL00

Version Update:

8.0.0.379 → 8.0.0.381
8.0.0.852 →8.0.0.858
8.0.0.379→8.0.0.382 update point(nova 2/nova 2 Plus-AL00)
8.0.0.379→8.0.0.382 update point ( nova 2 /nova 2 Plus-TL00)

Changes:

Added Link Now and UC Browser App.
[Security] Incorporate January 2021 security patches to enhance phone system security.

Received update? Send us a screenshot at firmware@huaweiupdate.com.

How to check the latest update?

Check from your phone settings option: Go to the Settings > System > System update > Check for updates.

Check Via Support App: Open the latest version of Support app -> ‘Services’ -> ‘Update’ -> ‘Check for updates’ ->‘Download and install’.

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