Huawei Watch GT 5 global users get February 2025 feature update

Huawei is dispatching the February 2025 update for the standard Watch GT 5 models in the global market. The firmware is coming with new features and a list of improvements for the existing capabilities to boost the overall user experience.

According to the changelog, the company has added new fitness classes in the Workout app. Users can explore more choices and select a convenient exercise.

The Training app, on the other hand, can now rearrange the training modes based on frequent uses. Thus, you don’t have to spend hours finding your preferred training. One can simply press the lower button to access the selected training mode.

Standard Watch GT 5 users will also get certain optimizations for the text input method, offline maps, navigation, compass arrow, and the device’s stability.

Huawei has already rolled out these changes for the Watch GT 5 Pro global users. Now the company is bringing them for Standard Huawei Watch GT 5 models in the form of a February 2025 feature update. The firmware is rolling out gradually.

Inputs reveal that Watch GT 5 is receiving the new update with HarmonyOS 5.0.0.159 version and a 50.9MB package size. You can check the complete changelog below.

Huawei Watch GT 5 global users get February 2025 feature update (Image Credits: HuaweiBlog)

Features

• Added fitness classes in the Workout app.
• Automatically rearranges training modes in the Training app based on feature usage.
• Allows quick access to a selected training mode by pressing the lower  button

Optimizations

• Optimizes the wrist-based text input user experience by adding a voice input key on input method screens.
• Improves the user experience with text input on the wrist with support for Chinese voice input now available in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
• Improves the user experience with offline maps. The navigation arrow can now change direction as the watch moves in real time, and you can tap the compass on the map screen to switch between facing north and facing forward.
• Optimizes system stability in certain situations.

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