Harmony OS 2
MatePad 10.4 original variant also updated with HarmonyOS
Huawei has officially released the HarmonyOS update for the MatePad 10.4 (2020). An additional security patch will probably also be included here, probably the April 2022 security patch like the MatePad Pro.
All you need is to make a data backup beforehand, at least of your most important apps and data. You can find the corresponding function in the settings under System & Updates – Backup and Restore. The MatePad firmware comes via OTA as usual. The download size is a whopping 4.27 GB.
MatePad 10.4 HarmonyOS 2.0.0.241 Update Changelog:
List of Changes
This update introduces HarmonyOS, providing an intuitive interface, a cross-device control panel, and various useful features.
Innovative Interaction
[HarmonyOS Home Screen]
Allows you to swipe up on app icons with widget bars at the bottom to create service widgets that can be resized and dragged to a new position.
Adds a quick launch bar at the bottom of the screen that gives you direct access to frequently used and recent apps.
[Font]
Supports more flexible font customization where you can adjust font size and width with a slider.
[Neuromorphic Theme]
Applies the concept of neuromorphism to UI elements. It uses simple colors, tones, shadows and highlights to achieve a more realistic effect.
[Smart Folders]
Supports pressing and holding app folders on the home screen to enlarge them and make it easier to access the apps inside.
[Notification Panel and Control Panel]
Allows you to swipe down from the top left of the screen to access the notification panel to view notifications, and swipe down from the top right of the screen to
access the control panel to use shortcuts.
Adds support for connections with HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 headphones (updated to the latest version) via Super Device to enable seamless cooperation between tablet and headphones.
Smart Life in All Scenarios
[Cross-screen Cooperation]
Improves the function of cross-screen cooperation. Adds support for cross-screen
collaboration between tablets running HarmonyOS and computers running Windows, allowing you to drag and drop images and files between standalone systems.
For more information, visit: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/huaweishare/specs/
[Huawei Share] Improves Huawei Share
transfer speed for faster file sharing between Huawei phones, tablets and laptops.
[Stylus]
Adds the FreeScript and text editing features that allow you to convert handwritten text in the text field to text input and use shortcuts to select or delete text and add or remove spaces.
Adds the M-Pen Zone app, which allows you to easily search and download stylus-related apps.
[Memo]
Adds a function that allows you to add cards or certificates by scanning, and add watermarks to protect images.
[Celia Keyboard]
Adds quick download shortcut for Celia Keyboard to home screen. The app can be downloaded by tapping the shortcut. (Note: If the
AppGallery app auto-update setting is set to On or Wi-Fi only, app updates will be downloaded and installed automatically when the network connection is good.)
[Optimized User Experience]
Improves the performance of operations such as tapping and swiping.
Notes on the update:
1. Your personal data will not be deleted by the update. However, we recommend that you back up important data before updating.
2. If you encounter any problems during the update, call Huawei customer hotline or visit a Huawei customer service center.
3. The update package will be automatically deleted after the update is complete.
Huawei is reportedly testing the HarmonyOS for the MatePad T10s. According to the information, the official HarmonyOS version is still unknown. The report indicates that the company is testing HarmonyOS 2 version.
Huawei MatePad T10s Specifications
Huawei MatePad T10s comes with a 10.10-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels at a pixel density of 224 pixels per inch (ppi). Huawei MatePad T10s is powered by a 1.7GHz octa-core Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710A processor. The Huawei MatePad T10s runs Android 10 and is powered by a 5100mAh non-removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Huawei MatePad T10s on the rear packs a 5-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
The Huawei MatePad T10s packs 32GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 512GB).
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Recent Chinese sources are reflecting that Huawei’s HarmonyOS teing up Volkswagen, bringing its car to China……!! This practice will serve the Chinese consumers’ strong favor for homegrown technology and VW’s software woes.
Reportedly, the German automaker is looking for a long-term partner in China in general, but Huawei seems to be on top of the list with its push for the HarmonyOS ecosystem. In the opposite direction, Seres dropped HarmonyOS for Android Auto for its cars sold in Europe. Whereas, in the more fateful way Volkswagen hasn’t limited its options to just Huawei. This seeks a partnership lot more sense for VW with Huawei.
The Chinese EV market is booming and competition is fierce, where Volkswagen’s software is often seen as lagging compared to other EV competitors in China. Even Huawei is now competing with its own car brand in the country. Well, this is starting we expect all to be good.
Huawei officially launched the Huawei Mate 40 Series at an online global launch event in October 2020. The Mate 40 series includes Huawei Mate 40, Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 Pro+, and Huawei Mate 40 RS Porsche Design. In this article, we will check the latest EMUI and HarmonyOS updates released for the Huawei Mate 40 Series.
Huawei Mate 40 Series Latest EMUI & HarmonyOS Updates
March 09, 2023: Huawei has officially started rolling out the March 2023 security patch for the Mate 40 Pro smartphone.
February 24, 2023: The February 2023 security patch update for the Huawei Mate 40 Pro is rolling out with the software update 12.0.0.301 and the update size is 275MB.
January 30, 2023: A new software update for the Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro is now available. The Chinese tech giant, Huawei has started sending out the current January 2023 security patch update in the Europe market.
December 30, 2022: Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 RS Porsche Design and Mate 40E Pro smartphones have received the December 2023 security patch update and it also brings Turbo Charge Mode.
December 22, 2022: Huawei Mate 40 Pro is now getting the December 2022 security patch update in Europe. The latest firmware update is rolling out with the build number 12.0.0.296 and the update is 293MB.
November 28, 2022: Huawei Mate 40 Pro is now getting the November 2022 security patch update in Europe. The latest firmware update is rolling out with the build number 12.0.0.290 and the update is 280MB.
November 12, 2022: Super Hub Feature – The latest update for the Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, P50 Pro, P50E, and Matepad 11 is rolling out with the firmware version HarmonyOS 3.0.0.163.
October 21, 2022: Huawei has now updated its Mate 40 Pro and P50 Pro devices with the new HarmonyOS version. Yes, the Chinese tech giant has now started rolling out the new firmware update with the build number HarmonyOS 3.0.0.154.
October 08, 2022: The European units of the Huawei Mate 40 Pro are now getting the October 2022 security patch update with the new firmware version 12.0.0.278.
September 22, 2022: Huawei Mate 40 Pro September 2022 security update is now available for the European units with the new firmware version EMUI 12.0.0.270.
September 15, 2022: Huawei Mate 50 Series units in China started grabbing the August 2022 security update based on HarmonyOS. The latest update arrives as 2.0.0.273.
September 04, 2022: The Mate 40 Pro September 2022 security update is rolling out with the firmware version EMUI 12.0.0.270 and the update size is 280MB.
August 01, 2022: Huawei Mate 40 with model number NOH-NX9 starts grabbing the July 2022 patch with the firmware version 12.0.0.260(C432E2R4P4).
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. To recall, the Mate 40E device is powered by Kirin 990E 5G processor while Mate 40 is equipped with a Kirin 9000E chipset.
June 25, 2022: A new software update is now released for the Mate 40 Pro users in Europe. With this update, June 2022 security patches are integrated to provide enhanced security, and system stability is improved. Huawei Mate 40 Pro June 2022 software update is rolling out with the firmware version EMUI 12.0.0.254.
May 20, 2022: Huawei Mate 40E users recently received the May 2022 patch on the mainland and now the company has started sending it to the Mate 40. The May 2022 security patch update for the Huawei Mate 40 smartphone is rolling out with the firmware version 2.0.0.241.
May 20, 2022: Huawei has started pushing out the May 2022 security patch update for its selected devices in which the Mate 40E users are now able to install the current month patch with the firmware version 2.0.0.241.
May 17, 2022: A new security update is now released for the Mate 40 Pro users in Europe. With this update, May 2022 security patches are integrated to provide enhanced security, and system stability is improved. May 2022 security patch update for the Mate 40 Pro comes with software version EMUI 12.0.0.246.
April 25, 2022: A new security update is now released for the Mate 40 Pro users in Europe. With this update, April 2022 security patches are integrated to provide enhanced security, and system stability is improved. April 2022 security patch update for the Mate 40 Pro comes with software version 12.0.0.326.
April 23, 2022: Huawei Mate 40E standard version is now receiving the new HarmonyOS 2.0 update with the firmware version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.223. The Mate 40E device is powered by Kirin 990E 5G processor while Mate 40 is equipped with a Kirin 9000E chipset.
April 22, 2022: April 2022 security patch update for the Huawei Mate 40 users comes with the software version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.233.
March 22, 2022: Huawei has started sending the new software update for the Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40E devices in the Chinese market. The latest update is rolling out with version number HarmonyOS 2.0.0.230 and comes with a package size of 1.69GB.
March 21, 2022: Huawei has started kicking off the new software update for the Mate 40 Pro with the software version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.230 (C00E230R8P2) and the download size package is 1.69GB.
March 04, 2022: Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone users are now able to join the HarmonyOS 2.0.0.222 internal beta testing and the update size is 1.66 GB.
March 02, 2022: The Huawei Mate 40 Pro phone users in Turkey start receiving the month-old February 2022 security patch update with the latest software version EMUI 12.0.0.228 and the update package size is 309 MB.
February 28, 2022: Huawei has started sending the February 2022 security patch update for the Huawei Mate 40 series based on HarmonyOS (Version 2.0.0.223). The latest update for the Mate 40 series brings a security patch released with 1 medium-level CVE in the kernel, 1 high-level CVE in the system as well as 1 critical, 9 high, and 30 medium levels of CVEs in third-party libraries. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system tracks publicly known security vulnerabilities and exposures in publicly released software packages.
February 28, 2022: Huawei has officially launched the Mate 40E Pro smartphone in China. The Huawei Mate 40E standard version is now receiving the February 2022 security patch update with the firmware version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.223.
February 15, 2022: The Huawei Mate 40E HarmonyOS 2.0.0.222 update includes the January 2022 security patch for system security improvement.
February 15, 2022: Huawei has started sending the January 2022 security patch update for the Huawei Mate 40 series based on HarmonyOS. The latest update for the Mate 40 series brings a security patch released with 2 Critical, and 18 High levels of CVE’s fixes.
February 10, 2022: Huawei had officially announced that the recruitment of the new feature version of Huawei Mate X2 (5G) / Mate 40 Pro (5G) HarmonyOS 2 has opened! Interested partners can submit through official channels, and the number of places is limited.
January 07, 2022: Huawei has recently sent the stable EMUI 12 update for the P40 Pro smartphone users in Europe and now the Mate 40 Pro owners are also claiming that they have received this all-new version update with the firmware version EMUI 12.0.0.218.
December 24, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone is eligible for the EMUI 12 update in the global market, even the beta has already on the way. Ahead of the stable EMUI 12, the company has now started rolling out EMUI 11 based December 2021 security patch update for Mate 40 Pro users in Europe. The latest firmware update for the Mate 40 Pro is available with the build number 11.0.0.253 (C432E6R4P1) and the update size is 295 MB.
December 19, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone is eligible for the EMUI 12 update in the global market, even the beta has already on the way. Ahead of the stable EMUI 12, the company has now started rolling out EMUI 11 based November 2021 security patch update for Mate 40 Pro users in Europe. The latest firmware update for the Mate 40 Pro is available with the build number 11.0.0.243 (C432E6R6P1) and the update size is 252 MB.
November 23, 2021: Huawei has started EMUI 12 beta update rollout for the global users of Huawei Mate 40 Pro. The latest update brings firmware version EMUI 12.0.0.211 and has an exquisite interface appearance.
November 20, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro users in Europe start receiving the EMUI 11.0.0.225update that mainly includes October 2021 security patch update, MeeTime and Celia Keyboard update. Huawei’s October 2021 EMUI and Magic UI security patch update include the CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) 1 Critical, 27 High, and 2 Medium levels.
November 18, 2021: The November 2021 security patch update for the Mate 40 5G series is rolling out with the software version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.212.
November 06, 2021: Huawei is focusing on the HarmonyOS rollout in the stable and beta for its eligible devices. Now, here in November 2021 month we have new update information for the Mate 40 Pro 4G version, and the latest version it carries is HarmonyOS 2.0.0.208. Through this update, the service center will add a combination of scene-based services, and similar services can be obtained with one click; the task center has a new cross-device task management function, and it is recommended that you update the experience.
October 16, 2021: Huawei has shared the HarmonyOS 2.0 upgrade news about its Mate 40 and Mate 40E smartphone users. But here’s the condition, this update is only available for 2000 users who have successfully selected the first batch of HarmonyOS 2 developer Beta version. The latest HarmonyOS update for Mate 40 and Mate 40E is rolling out with firmware version HarmonyOS 2.0.0.209.
October 12, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro users in Europe start receiving the EMUI 11.0.0.208 update that basically brings September 2021 security patch update.
August 31, 2021: The Huawei Mate 40E HarmonyOS 2.0.0.166 update improves the control center, camera mode, and also includes the security patch for system security improvement.
August 16, 2021: Huawei officially announced that the official version of HarmonyOS 2 – 2.0.0.165 patch 04 for Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Mate 40 RS has begun to be pushed.
August 07, 2021: The company has started sending the June 2021 security patch update for the Mate 40 Pro users with the latest software version EMUI 11.0.0.192 in Europe.
July 10, 2021: Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 RS Porsche Design getting HarmonyOS 2 important patch update with 17 MB size, the update log shows this update optimizes the wisdom voice of some scenes experience.
July 09, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone users in Europe start receiving the May 2021 security patch update with the latest software version 11.0.0.188, and the package size is 243MB. The May 2021 security patch includes 3 critical, 10 high, and 4 medium levels of CVE for improved system security.
July 05, 2021: Huawei has started kicking off the HarmonyOS 2.0 beta update for popular devices including – Huawei Mate 40, P40, Mate 30, and more. The latest update for all these devices optimizes the content display and sound experience.
June 21, 2021: Huawei has recently sent the HarmonyOS2.0.0.127 beta update for the Huawei P40 Series and Mate 30 series 2000 users (first batch). Now, the company has started rolling out the same changelog update with different versions for the Mate X2, Mate 40E, and Mate 40 series users.
June 19, 2021: The latest update for Huawei Mate 40 brings HarmonyOS version 2.0.0.128. This update mainly focused on the system stablity optimization of the WLAN connection for Huawei Mate 40, fixes the problem of abnormal display of lock screen wallpapers in some scenes, optimizes system power consumption in some scenes, and extends battery life.
May 23, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone users in UAE start receiving the April 2021 security patch update with the latest software version 11.0.0.179.
May 22, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 smartphone users in China start receiving the April 2021 security patch update.
May 20, 2021: Based on EMUI 11, the Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Pro Plus and RS Porsche Design users getting the April 2021 security patch.
April 27, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G 3C certification shows that the phone is still equipped with HW-100600C00, HW-110600C02 chargers, and supports up to 66W fast charging.
April 26, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro March 2021 security patch in Europe rolling out with software versions 11.0.0.174.
April 25, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G version is cleared TENAA listing and the hardware specs are basically the same as the 5G version. The processor is still Kirin 9000. Due to restrictions, it does not support 5G. The system is replaced with the self-developed HarmonyOS 2.0. It should be Huawei’s first mobile phone with Hongmeng OS pre-installed.
April 23, 2021: Huawei has silently launched the Mate 40 Pro 4G version and Mate X2 4G version on its official website. Except that it does not support 5G, the rest of the configuration is the same as the 5G version. The Mate 40 Pro and Mate X2 4G versions phone are powered by Kirin 9000 chip.
April 19, 2021: The latest update for Mate 40 Pro rolling out with software version 11.0.0.173, and the package size is 226MB. This latest update for Huawei Mate 40 Pro brings March 2021 security patch update.
April 01, 2021: The latest EMUI 11.0.0.167 update for Huawei Mate 40 Pro adds Petal Maps Application, optimizes the display, and also adds February 2021 security patch update.
March 17, 2021: Huawei started sending new software update based on EMUI 11 to the Huawei Mate 40 Series smartphones – Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro Plus, and Mate 40 RS Porsche. The all-new EMUI 11 update is set to roll out in batches and it opted for the software version 11.0.0.170 SP1. The latest EMUI 11 update for the Mate 40 series optimizes the system stability in some situations and optimizes compatibility with some third-party applications.
March 04, 2021: The latest update for Huawei Mate 40 rolling out with the software version 11.0.0.165 SP2 and it optimizes the video camera effect.
February 25, 2021: Huawei has started sending a new software patch for Mate 40 series devices. This update brings system and display optimization and rolling out with software version EMUI 11.0.0.165 SP1 and SP2 for Huawei Mate 40 and Huawei Mate 40 Pro respectively.
February 09, 2021: Huawei has started sending a new software patch for Mate 40 devices. This update brings support for 90 frames per second support for the Honor of King game to provide smoother gameplay and lower latency between your inputs on the screen.
February 04, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro smartphone users in Europe start receiving the EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.162 software update with a package size of 714MB. This update brings the security patch released in December 2020 also optimizations call and display.
January 28, 2021: Huawei Mate 40 Pro received parameter updates, and the installation package size is only 1.3MB.
January 20, 2021: The latest EMUI 11 update for the Mate 40 series optimizes the system stability in some situations and Huawei Smart Pay has added support for WeChat payment. The all-new EMUI 11 update is set to roll out in batches and it opted for the software version 11.0.0.160 SP1.
January 13, 2021: The company has started rolling out a new software update for Mate 40 users with version number EMUI 11 -> 11.0.0.160 SP1. It optimizes the fingerprint unlock experience and the system stability of some scenes.
January 06, 2021: The latest update for Huawei Mate 40 was rolled out with version number EMUI 11 -> 11.0.0.120 SP1. Check the changelog here.
December 30, 2020: Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro Plus, and Mate 40 RS Porsche. The all-new EMUI 11 update is set to roll out in batches and it opted the software version 11.0.0.155 SP1. The latest EMUI 11 update for the Mate 40 series optimizes the system stability in some situations.
December 25, 2020: Huawei Mate 40 Series has been recently updated with the 11.0.0.150 SP3 version that fixes the problem of abnormal display of lock screen notifications in some situations and more. Now the company has started rolling out a new software update to the Mate 40 smartphone users with version number 11.0.0.115 SP6.
December 21, 2020: Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro Plus, and Mate 40 RS Porsche’s new EMUI 11 update is set to roll out in batches and it opted the software version 11.0.0.150 SP3, this update fixes the problem of abnormal display of lock screen notifications in some situation and optimizes system stability.
December 09, 2020: Huawei’s latest flagship devices the Mate 40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro+, and Mate 40 RS Porsche design receiving a new update in the form of SP5, it comes with the latest software version EMUI 11.0.0.135 SP5. Dear users, this update optimizes the experience of using smart multi-windows. After the update, the floating window can be zoomed in smaller proportions.
November 22, 2020: Huawei Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro+ and Mate 40 RS Porsche design getting another EMUI 11 SP5 update with the software version EMUI 11.0.0.130 SP5. The latest update optimizes the system and sound experience.
November 17, 2020: Huawei Mate 40 Pro, Huawei Mate 40 Pro+, and Huawei Mate 40 Pro RS Porsche Design receiving new software update with version number 11.0.0.130 SP1. This update is rolling out in batches so it may take time to reach your device.
November 07, 2020: The Huawei Mate 40 Pro, 40 Pro+ and Mate 40 Pro RS Porsche design receiving the third EMUI 11 update that optimizes the system stability. The latest firmware update comes with software version 11.0.0.125 SP5Patch02.
November 05, 2020: The Huawei Mate 40 series receiving the second EMUI 11 update that optimizes the touch and shooting screen as well as the camera issues. The latest firmware update comes with software version EMUI 11.0.0.125 SP3.
November 02, 2020: The Huawei Mate 40 series received the new EMUI 11 update that brings a new artistic theme, from the exquisite pictures to the smooth and continuous motion effects. The latest firmware update comes with software version EMUI 11.0.0.125.
October 28, 2020: First EMUI 11.0.0.123 update for Huawei Mate 40 Pro adds Dual view recording feature.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro Key Specifications:
- Display: 6.76 inches FHD+ (2772 x 1344) with 90Hz refresh rate
- CPU: HiSilicon Kirin 9000
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB
- Rear cameras: 50MP main (f1.9), 20MP cine/ultra-wide (f1.8), 12MP telephoto, laser depth sensor
- Zoom: 5x optical, up to 50x digital
- Front cameras: 13MP wide (f/2.4) & 3D Depth Sensing Camera
- 5G: sub6GHz
- Operating system: Android 11 with EMUI 11
- Battery: 4,400 mAh
- Max. charging speed: 66W wired, 50W wireless
- Size: 6.41 x 2.97 x 0.35 inches (162.9 x 75.5 x 9.1 mm)
- Weight: 7.47 ounces (212g)
HOW TO UPDATE HUAWEI MATE 40 SERIES EMUI Updates:
Via Support: Support app -> Services Tab -> Update -> CHECK FOR UPDATES -> Download and install.
Via Settings: Settings -> System & updates-> Software update -> CHECK FOR UPDATES -> Download and install.
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