Huawei to speed up HarmonyOS NEXT public beta rollout in March

Huawei will likely accelerate the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta rollout in March. The company is currently focusing on closed beta testing for a few mid-range phones and flagship tablets. But it may soon speed up the public software testing.

FixedFocus noted that the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program will run on the fast track starting in March. Users waiting for the new upgrade will soon receive it.

As per official details, the company has kicked off the HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta second wave for the Nova 13 series, Nova 12/Pro, and MatePad Pro 12.2.

Perhaps these models will enter into the public beta stage next month. The respective device owners can prepare to install and enjoy a bit of stable software experience.

The tipster added that the Pocket 3 foldable, which is expected to debut next month, will come with HarmonyOS NEXT out of the box. Meanwhile, the HarmonyOS PC version’s development may also go into full swing in March.

Huawei to speed up HarmonyOS NEXT public beta rollout in March (Image Credit: Weibo)

How to stay prepared?

The public beta firmware will likely weigh approximately 2.0GB. Based on the model, the software package size may vary. We suggest keeping enough storage space, say 8 to 10GB, to install the update without any interruption.

Create a backup of your device’s data beforehand, as HarmonyOS NEXT can wipe out all data for better optimization. Ensure to use a stable internet or Wi-Fi connection for a seamless installation process. Battery should be charged, which you can manage on the fly!

HarmonyOS NEXT: Public Beta Journey

The company launched HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program in October last year. It was initially opened for flagship devices like the Mate 60 series, Mate X5, and the MatePad Pro 13.2 2024 tablet. Later, it reached Pura 70 and Pocket 2.

Devices like Nova 12 Ultra/Star Edition and MatePad Pro 11 2024 tablet also joined the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta pool. It offers a slightly more stable software experience than the closed beta builds. Huawei will soon add more devices to this batch.