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July 2022 HarmonyOS and EMUI updates
The biggest topic of the month of July 2022 is the arrival of HarmonyOS 3. The all-new HarmonyOS 3 is to land with several new features. Recently, the top bar (status bar) of the HMOS 3 version was spotted online, the area of the icon display in the status bar of HarmonyOS 3.0 has been adjusted, the previous HD icon has been removed, and icons such as WiFi have also been moved to the right.
Update: HamronyOS 3.0 officially launched.
Now, let’s get back to the title, in this article we will check the latest HarmonyOS and EMUI updates released in July 2022.
July 2022 HarmonyOS and EMUI updates:
July 30, 2022: Huawei P50 Pro users are now grabbing July 2022 security update in Europe with the latest firmware version EMUI 12.0.1248.
July 29, 2022: The latest firmware update is available with the build number 2.0.0.251(C432E2R2P1) and the package size is 1.22 GB.
July 29, 2022: Huawei has opened the first batch of rollout information, among them, each mobile phone/tablet product recruited 2,000 nolog users respectively, with a total of 400 log users .
July 27, 2022: The latest software update for the Huawei P20 Pro in the European market brings stable EMUI 12 and the update comes with the firmware version EMUI 12.0.0.225(C432E5R1P1).
July 26, 2022: Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 EMUI 12 stable firmware update was recently rolled out in the Philippines market and now the company has started distributing it to Egypt users.
July 25, 2022: One user asked about the stable EMUI 12 update for the Huawei Y9a smartphone and the company support says that it will release the stable EMUI 12 update in the first week of August 2022.
July 25, 2022: Huawei MatePad 10.4-inch and 10.8-inch tablets are now getting the July 2022 security patch update with the latest software version 2.0.0.260. No other changes or additions are part of the currently deploying updates. If you own an eligible device, you can attempt initiating the OTA download manually by opening Settings.
July 25, 2022: Huawei P50 users in the mainland market have received the HarmonyOS 3 firmware update reportedly. HarmonyOS 3 added support for connecting two pairs of Bluetooth headsets at the same time. In terms of privacy and security, HarmonyOS 3.0 further enhances privacy security protection, the device security status is more transparent and controllable, and data protection is simpler and more secure. In this article, we will check the complete changelog of the Huawei HarmonyOS 3 version.
July 25, 2022: According to the latest information from the Weibo tipster, Huawei P50 has received the HarmonyOS 3 update. The HarmonyOS 3 changelog shows that cards are more personalized, smart folders, and more.
July 24, 2022: The latest update for the smart assistant app is rolling out with version 13.0.0.304, which brings a number of improvements.
July 23, 2022: The company has started updating its Nova series phones – Nova 6, Nova 6 Pro, Nova 7, and Nova 7 Pro 5G with the latest July 2022 security patch update.
July 21, 2022: The European user of the Mate 30 Pro is now able to install the July 2022 security patch update based on EMUI 12 (12.0.0.262 ). There are no other innovations, such as the EMUI version, since we are already up to date here.
July 15, 2022: According to the information, the early adopter page of Huawei’s HarmonyOS 3.0 is now available and its goes online.
July 15, 2022: As per the official rollout, the latest Huawei P30 Series update brings the build number HarmonyOS 2.0.0.268. Check the supported model and upgraded version.
July 15, 2022: Huawei has started sending the stable EMUI 12 update for the P20, P20 Pro, and Mate 20 Lite smartphone users in the global market.
July 15, 2022: A new security patch update for the Huawei P50 Pro is live. With this update, June 2022 security patches are integrated. Recently, the update went live for the global users, and now it’s the turn for the mainland users. The June 2022 security patch update for the P50 Pro is rolling out with the firmware version HarmonyOS 2.0.1.247.
July 14, 2022: According to the official information, Huawei and Honor both sending the June 2022 security patch update for the Honor Tablet X6 and Huawei P50 on the mainland.
July 10, 2022: Huawei has sent a special surprise for P smart S users, yeah you heard it right, the company has started sending the stable EMUI 12 update. The official version of EMUI 12 arrives with the firmware version 12.0.0.226 and the update size is 4.35GB.
July 08, 2022: The first ink tablet from Huawei i.e MatePad Paper is now receiving the July 2022 software update based on HarmonyOS. The latest firmware update is rolling out with the version HarmonyOS 2.1.0.152.
July 08, 2022: Huawei MatePad Pro 10.8-inch updated with the latest software version 2.0.0.239. It brings June 2022 security patch to the mainland.
July 08, 2022: Huawei P50 Pro is getting this software update based on HarmonyOS and it is currently available with the firmware version 2.0.0.263.
July 08, 2022: Huawei has started distributing the July 2022 security patch to its eligible devices but some devices are on June 2022 for now including P40 Lite 5G.
July 07, 2022: Huawei MatePad 11 users are now getting the June 2022 security patch update in mainland China. The June 2022 security patch update comes with firmware version 2.0.0.262.
July 06, 2022: Honor Play 4T smartphone users get the latest software update based on Magic UI 3.1. It brings June 2022 security patch with build number 3.1.0.165.
July 06, 2022: According to the official information, the Honor Tablet 6 users are now grabbing the June 2022 security patch update with the software version 2.0.0.258.
July 05, 2022: According to our research, there are 40 Huawei and Honor devices that have received the May 2022 security patch update. Now, the Huawei Nova 9 is in the global market grabbing this firmware update. The May 2022 security patch update for the Huawei Nova 9 comes with the software version EMUI 12.0.1.242.
July 05, 2022: Huawei has released the June 2022 security patch update along with the system stability improvement for the Mate 20 X 5G and MatePad 10.4-inch users on the mainland.
July 04, 2022: Huawei and Honor have recently published the June 2022 security patch update for their eligible devices including tablets and smartphones. Now, the company has started rolling out the Nova 7 SE 5G, MatePad Pro 12.6, and Honor Play 3. This update is being rolled out in mainland China.
July 04, 2022: The Honor 30 Youth Edition smartphone users are now getting the HarmonyOS update with the latest software version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.238. The latest update for Honor 30 Youth Edition brings the June 2022 security patch update. Check the complete changelog below.
July 03, 2022: The July 2022 software update for the Watch Series 3 comes with the firmware version 2.1.0.237 and the update package size is 158MB.
July 03, 2022: The stable version of Harmony OS 3.0 will be released at the end of this month July 2022 with more emphasis on privacy protection, and the widgets will also be updated.
July 02, 2022: Huawei P50 Pocket recently added the two new colors variant, which is made of plain leather, gold, and silver. Now, the Huawei P50 Pocket folding screen mobile phone has started rolling out the new software update with the firmware version HarmonyOS 2.0.1.191 update.
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July 01, 2022: Huawei Mate Xs and Mat e X users are now able to install the June 2022 security patch update based on HarmonyOS. The June 2022 security patch comes with firmware version 2.0.0.247. This update incorporates security patches and enhances the security of the mobile phone system. It is recommended that you update as soon as possible.
July 01, 2022: The latest update is currently available with the firmware version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.230. The latest update brings February 2022 security patch as well as system optimization.
July 01, 2022: Huawei has now started kicking off the same update for the Nova 8 SE users. The company has now released the June 2022 security patch with the build number HarmonyOS 2.0.0.236.
July 01, 2022: Huawei Mate 40 whole series have now started getting the June 2022 security patch update with the latest firmware version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.263.
Huawei has recently introduced its first tri-fold mobile phone, Mate XT Ultimate Design. The phone is available in two colors: Ruihong and Xuanhei, and is pre-installed with HarmonyOS 4.2 system. Huawei’s Mate XT 3-foldable phone does not support the multi-device task flow function of the HarmonyOS system, and cannot drag applications to “transfer” to other devices for use.
Huawei’s official website shows that some foldable screen phones do not support multi-device task flow in HarmonyOS 3.0 and later versions. The models are as follows:
- HUAWEI Mate X
- HUAWEI Mate Xs
- HUAWEI Mate Xs 2
- HUAWEI Mate X3
- HUAWEI Mate X5
- HUAWEI Mate XT
On September 10, 2024, Huawei officially introduced the world’s first tri-fold mobile phone, the Mate XT. This tri-fold smartphone launched with a starting price at 19,999 yuan, and will be officially launched on September 20 at 10:08. Check the pricing info below.
16GB + 256GB Price: 19999 yuan
16GB + 512GB Price: 21999 yuan
16GB + 1TB priced at 23999 yuan
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design tri-fold phone is available in two colors: Ruihong and Xuanhei, and three storage versions: 16GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB.
The new phone is only 3.6 mm thick and is equipped with a 10.2-inch “world’s largest” mobile phone folding screen . The rear lens adopts Huawei’s classic star diamond design, and the lens frame adopts a “unique” rock vein texture.
Huawei Mate XT is the first smartphone to achieve inward and outward bending of the hinge , and is equipped with the “Huawei Tiangong Hinge System”.
The screen of Huawei Mate XT is made of non-Newtonian fluid material; it is equipped with a 5600mAh “world’s thinnest silicon negative pole large-capacity battery” with a battery thickness of only 1.9mm.
Huawei Mate XT supports 66W wired fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging, as well as Lingxi communication and Tiantong satellite call functions.
Key Specifications
- 156.7 mm
- Width: Single screen: 73.5 mm
- Width: Double screen: 143.0 mm
- Width: Three-screen state: 219.0 mm
- Thickness: Single screen: 12.8 mm
- Thickness: Dual screen: 7.45 mm / 4.75 mm
- Thickness: Three-screen mode: 3.6 mm / 3.6 mm / 4.75 mm
- Weight: 300g
- Screen size: Single screen: 6.4 inches
- Screen size: Dual screen: 7.9 inches
- Screen size: Triple screen: 10.2 inches
- OS: HarmonyOS 4.2
- RAM: 16GB
- Internal memory (ROM): 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB ROM
- Rear camera configuration: 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (F1.4~F4.0 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization) + 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (F2.2 aperture) + 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (F3.4 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization)
- Front camera pixels: 8 megapixels (F2.2 aperture)
- Battery: 5600 mAh (typical)
Huawei Mate XT is equipped with a 50MP 1/1.56″ main camera with ten-speed variable aperture (F1.4~F4.0), and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle + 12MP periscope telephoto (5.5x) rear lens.
Huawei Mate XT is equipped with multiple AI photo functions, supporting AI elimination, AI image expansion and AI cloud enhancement.
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design comes with a gift box, including a rotating stand protective case, FreeBuds 5, 88W Super Fast Charging Car Charger, and 66W Super Fast Charging Charger.
Huawei also launched a foldable touch keyboard that can be paired with the Mate XT to provide a desktop PC-like experience.
Huawei is all set for a major product launch event on September 19th in Barcelona. The lineup is expected to include new additions to the Huawei Watch GT series, potentially the Watch GT 5 and Watch GT 5 Pro. Huawei recently teased these products on social media, offering a glimpse of their design.
Ahead of the official unveiling, images of the Huawei Watch GT 5 46mm (VLI-B19) and GT 5 Pro 46mm (VLI-B29) have surfaced through NCC certification documents. These images reveal several key features:
- Circular dial with a functional crown and an additional button, likely for exercise controls
- Metallic body surrounding the display
- Health sensors on the rear
- Interchangeable straps: silicone options in blue and black for both models, with an exclusive metal strap for the GT 5 Pro
- Dual-tone dial design on the blue GT 5 model
- Magnetic clasp on the GT 5 Pro’s metal strap
- 5ATM water and dust resistance rating
The certification also shows a magnetic wireless charger (model CCAK23LP1350T2) compatible with both new models and the previous GT 4. This charger supports 5V-9V at 2A input, suggesting 18W fast charging capability.
These leaked details offer a comprehensive preview of Huawei’s upcoming smartwatch offerings, showcasing both aesthetic and functional improvements over previous models.
