Huawei Nova 6 and Nova 6 5G getting HarmonyOS 2.0.0.168 update

Nova 6 5G

Huawei has started rolling out the new HarmonyOS 2.0 update for the Huawei Nova 6 and Nova 6 5G users. The latest update comes with software version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.168 and this update fixes the problem that some application icons in the smart multi-window application bar do not respond when clicked as well as the September 2021 security patch.

HUAWEI MATEPAD 10.8 AND MATEPAD PRO SERIES HARMONYOS 2.0.0.168 UPDATE CHANGELOG:

Adapted Models:

Nova 6 (WLZ-AL10)
Nova 6 5G ( WLZ -AN00)

Version Update:

2.0.0.165→ 2.0.0.168

This update fixes the problem that some application icons in the smart multi-window application bar do not respond when clicked.

[Security]
Integrated September 2021 security patch to improve system security.
This security update includes the CVE announced in the September 2021 security bulletin. It includes 2 Critical, and 18 High levels of CVE’s.

To recall, the Nova 6 5G (WLZ-AN00) was launched with a 6.57-inch FHD+ 2400 x 1080 display, powered by a Kirin 990 processor and it is paired with the Balong 5000 modem which brings support for NSA and SA 5G networks. For the software concern, Nova 6 5G runs EMUI 10 based on Android 10.

At the front, the Nova 6 5G gets a two selfie camera with a large punch-hole. Huawei once again added the side-mounted fingerprint position where it doubles as the power button. On the rear side, it has a triple camera followed by a 40MP RYYB Sony sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 1.2µm pixel size which allows for more light and an ISO of up to 204800. There is also an 8MP f/2.4 120° ultrawide angle camera and an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with 30x ultra-long zoom, AF, and OIS. The phone has EIS and can record 4K HD videos.

Huawei says it is the first phone to support 4K 30fps HD video recording with the selfie camera. The Nova 6 5G has a 32MP Sony IMX616 f/2.2 AF camera that is paired with an 8MP 105° f/2.2 FF camera so you can take wide-angle selfies. The selfie camera has EIS, a portrait mode, and a Super Night Scene mode. The smartphone battery capacity is 4200mAh with support for 40W SuperCharge Wired Charging.

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