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January 2022 security update available for Huawei Nova 5i and 5i Pro

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Huawei Nova 5i January 2022 update

Huawei has started to rollout the latest January 2022 HarmonyOS security update for Nova 5i and Nova 5i Pro smartphones for improved system security. As it fixes the common vulnerabilities and bugs found in the latest software system.

According to the information, the Huawei Nova 5i and 5i Pro January 2022 update come with upgraded HarmonyOS version 2.0.0.211 from base version  2.0.0.210. So, the models receiving update are:

  • Huawei Nova 5i (GLK-AL00)
  • Huawei Nova 5i (GLK-TL00)
  • Huawei Nova 5i Pro (SPN-AL00)

For all the above-mentioned smartphone owners, it is recommended you upgrade to the latest HarmonyOS version as soon as possible. Because, alongside security improvements, this update also boosts the overall performance of the system.

Furthermore, the January 2022 HarmonyOS security update fixes a total of 130 CVEs in the whole system. Among them, 4 CVE in the framework, 10 CVEs in the system, 5 CVEs in the application, and 111 CVEs resolved in the third-party libraries.

One thing worth mentioning, Huawei Nova 5i and 5i Pro are listed under the quarterly update section of the HarmonyOS security bulletin. But, for a long time, the company is serving monthly updates even they were mentioned on the quarterly list.

Huawei Nova 5i January 2022 update

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Points to remember:

  • Take a backup of your important data
  • Maintain at least 30% battery on your smartphone
  • Keep enough Storage on your device
  • It’s a staged rollout and may take time to reach your device

How to check for updates:

To download the update, open the Settings, tap in system & updates, tap on software update. Click on CHECKS FOR UPDATES and wait while the smartphone is checking for updates. If a new update appears on the device, tap on the download and install option. After completion of the update process, the device automatically reboots.

Huawei Nova 5i:

Huawei Nova 5i comes with a 5.84-inch IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2310 resolution. The smartphone is powered by the Kirin 710 12nm processor. It is paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB of memory.

The device packs a 4000 mAh battery and runs on the Android 9 based EMUI 9.1 OS. The Nova 5i equips a triple rear camera setup with a 24MP+16MP+2MP lens. On the front, it has a 16MP selfie camera.

(Source: Huawei)

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