HarmonyOS public beta testing started for Honor 9X

Huawei has started to send the latest HarmonyOS 2.0 beta update for Honor 9X series smartphones in China. This update didn’t bring any security patch instead of users are getting system optimizations and a bug fix with this for the HarmonyOS software system.

As per the changelog, Honor 9X and 9X Pro users grabbing HarmonyOS version 2.0.0.195 along with an update package size of about 206 MB in China. However, there is no hope in sight for the global models yet.

However, the smartphone maker hasn’t forgotten to send regular security patches for the modes in both markets. For now, let’s take a look at the details of the new update starting with the models that are eligible to receive this new rollout.

Adapted Models:

• Honor 9X HLK-AL00
• Honor 9X HLK-AL00a
• Honor 9X PRO HLK-AL10

Changelog: 

• Display: Optimize the display effect in some widgets in the control panel
• System: Optimize the system stability of some scenes
• Bug Fixes: Fix the problem that the screenshots of some scenes are displayed abnormally

Update Version: This update will shift the latest smartphone version 2.0.0.185 to the latest 2.0.0.195 update version.

Below you can see the changelog image

 

Availability:

At present, this update is only rolling out for the first batch of users who had previously registered for the beta activity. As per the info, about 2000 users are getting this update first, which will gradually expand for other users after a while.

Furthermore, there are two ways to download this new update first from smartphone settings and second from the My Huawei app after signing up for the beta activity. Following successful application approval, you’ll need to download the update via the instructions given below.

Now you have to open Software Updates and then click on the Check for Updates. Afterward, you’ll see the latest update if it’s available for your device. Click on Download and Install and once the process is complete, restart the device for better optimizations.

Things to Remember:

As always, this new update won’t delete any important data but an advance backup is recommended. Furthermore, users have to also make sure enough battery and storage during the update to prevent any failure. In addition, use a strong internet connection and don’t disturb the update process.