EMUI
Huawei EMUI 12: Part Android and Part HarmonyOS?
The discussion on EMUI 12 beta is now widespread among consumers. Meanwhile, Huawei has successfully begun EMUI 12 beta activity on smartphones including the Mate 40 Pro, Mate 30, and P40 series. However, more models soon joined the beta testing pool and confirmed Huawei’s plan for a fast upgrade.
EMUI 12 comes with a bunch of new features but the main attraction of this new EMUI version comes has something different. Yes! We’re talking about the user interface, which now has a HarmonyOS vibe into its skin.
In specific words, the user interface is identical to what Huawei has to offer in the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. Although, the core features such as super device, app snippets as well as service widgets are an integral part of the HarmonyOS ecosystem and have not been included in EMUI 12 beta.
Still, the UI, UX, and feel are very relevant to HarmonyOS but there is fact that Huawei EMUI 12 global users are still in favor to retain access to Android apps. On the other side, Huawei’s global developer’s community, which uses Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), has a big appearance and is continuously growing.
Therefore, the existing users may require proper guidance to shift their apps on the HarmonyOS platform. Since HarmonyOS operating system has not been introduced for the global device, the Chinese tech maker has to stick with Android as a base or core.
Both together?
Possibly, In simple words, Huawei initially launched HarmonyOS with Android app support by adding Android open source libraries and a framework that allows you to run Android apps natively. Hereafter, Huawei phones with HarmonyOS support Android apps alongside the native HarmonyOS format.
Since HarmonyOS has announced itself as an open source software and currently working on the route as Android, Huawei can use a software architecture consisting of Part Android and Part HarmonyOS architecture on EMUI 12. Yet, most of the software and benchmark platform currently identifies EMUI 12 as Android 10 but we could expect Huawei to move on Android 11 if possible. Otherwise, the company may remain to Android 10, since it has GMS licenses for old Huawei models.
We aren’t sure of what Huawei has planned to do with EMUI 12 base but you can check the article linked below for more information on this matter.
EMUI 13 beta kicked off for global users and it’s quite exciting but the roadmap of eligible Huawei devices is still awaited. While there’s no official news available on this matter.
In 2021, Huawei released EMUI 12 roadmap during the Asia pacific launch event but this year, there are no such plans revealed. Instead of the roadmap, Huawei opened the EMUI 13 beta for all Huawei P50, P50 Pro, P50 Pocket, and Mate Xs 2 foldable phones.
Unfortunately, the program is open for the Asia region but more users want to join the beta activity. Especially the European models are waiting for term to dive into the testing pool.
Despite the delay, we hope that the oldest set of devices may also get a slot into this EMUI 13 release program.
In the meantime, if you have a flagship phone, tune into the Beta app. From here open the “Me” section and then search for a new EMUI 13 beta project.
You need to sign up for the beta application and wait for the submission. Once submitted, you will be notified to download the OTA update package.
If the activity is not available on your phone, don’t worry, you will see the project after the beta opens in your country. Yet, we also suggest you keep an eye on the Beta application.
EMUI 13 Features:
EMUI 13 focuses on reinventing EMUI 12, this includes better security and privacy. This new software can review all of the data safety measures thanks to the new privacy center.
It has new options to allow or revoke permission, check the timeline for all of the user permission, and so on. You can also set new image privacy to hide the image meta information.
EMUI 13 also plays well around the user interface and there are many improvements made to features such as large folders and service widgets.
Huawei is rolling out EMUI 13.0.0.204 for the Huawei Mate 50 Pro smartphone in the global market. This update is packed with lots of new features, optimizations, and improvements for this flagship phone.
According to the information, EMUI 13.0.0.204 for Huawei Mate 50 Pro comes with new network improvements for certain situations. It has improvements in camera quality.
There are also new optimizations made for the audio quality of calls and games. On the flip side, the app has its own improvements for a better user experience.
Furthermore, Huawei has arranged new system stability optimizations that provide a performance boost for your smartphone.
According to the inputs, this upgrade integrates February 2023 security patch for the phone.
This is a big changelog for the Huawei Mate 50 Pro and the company is sending this to improve the phone’s performance in various scenarios. Also, if you have a Mate 50 Pro device, we suggest you get this version right away as soon as it appears.
The Mate 50 Pro is the first phone among all of the Huawei smartphones to get EMUI 13 but actually, it comes pre-installed. Since its launch, old phone users are waiting for a new major upgrade.
Recently, Huawei opened the beta program for a few flagships – P50 Pro, P50 Pocket, and Mate Xs 2 foldable phone. You should know that the latest EMUI 13 beta activity has limited slots and it’s available only for a region.
This new Huawei Mate 50 Pro update was released last week for global consumers and rolling out in batches. If your Mate 50 Pro has not received this firmware, make sure you get it via System settings.
(source – Huaweiblog)
Huawei P40 lite is getting a new software update in Europe, which brings the latest security patches released in the month of February 2023. However, the phone users are also waiting for EMUI 13 roadmap to confirm their eligibility for the next major software update.
Huaweiblog reports that Huawei P40 Lite users are getting the February 2023 security update in Europe with build version 12.0.0.268 and the OTA package size of 254 megabytes.
This is a staged rollout, and all of the P40 Lite users will get it gradually. Below you can check the complete changelog of this software release.
List of Changes
This update improves system security with security patches.
Security:
- Integrates security patches released in February 2023 for improved system security.
For more information on the security of Huawei’s EMUI system updates, visit the Huawei official website.
Notes on the update:
- Your personal data will not be deleted by the update. However, we recommend that you back up important data before updating.
- Charge your phone sufficiently.
- The update package will be automatically deleted after the update is complete.