Introduced in Early 2019, the Huawei P30 series comes in three models including Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro. These smartphones equip 6.1 and 6.47-inch OLED displays and are powered by the flagship 7nm Kirin 980 series processor.

Huawei P30 series features new Leica triple and quad camera systems including SuperSensing camera array and camera technologies for a better photography experience.

In terms of software, Huawei P30 and P30 Pro comes with EMUI 9.1 then upgraded to EMUI 10.0, 10.1, and upgraded to EMUI 11. However, the HarmonyOS 2 operating system for the Huawei P30 device is under testing in China and yet to release in the global market.

Meanwhile, Huawei, every month, sends software updates to improve this flagship and its features. In this article, you can capture all of the Huawei P30 series updates (on EMUI and HarmonyOS), changes, improvements, made to its EMUI firmware.

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September 24, 2021:

Huawei P30 Lite getting July 2021 security patch.

August 30, 2021:

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in China are receiving stability update with EMUI 11 software.

August 22, 2021:

Huawei P30 Pro getting the August 2021 important patch with audio improvements and bug fixes.

August 17, 2021:

Huawei announces the beginning of HarmonyOS 2.0 public beta for the Huawei P30 Lite (Nova 4e). The users can now register for public beta testing in China.

August 13, 2021:

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro global users have begun receiving a new software update with June 2021 security improvements. The firmware is identified with the new EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.159.

August 10, 2021:

A new HM OS 2 update is rolling out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in China with several optimizations and bug fixes. This new firmware is identified with the latest HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.165. It brings a number of new changes to the HM OS software.

August 09, 2021:

A new software update is rolling out for the Huawei P30 Lite New Edition globally with June 2021 security update. This update brings security improvements to enhance users’ experience.

August 03, 2021:

HarmonyOS 2.0 testing begins for Huawei P30 Lite in China. With this, the users of P30 Lite in China can upgrade to the new OS from the EMUI software.

July 22, 2021:

Huawei has finally released the stable HarmonyOS 2.0 software upgrade for its older flagship phones – Huawei P30 and P30 Pro. All the users can now upgrade to the latest version in China.

July 20, 2021:

The new Celia Assistant support and a number of new applications are coming to Huawei P30 Lite phones along with April and May 2021 security updates in the global regions.

July 15, 2021:

A new display optimization update is rolling out for P30 and P30 Pro users running HarmonyOS 2 in China. This software update includes some essential optimizations to enhance the user experience.

July 15, 2021:

Huawei P30 Lite May 2021 security update is expanding in the global market. It is a small 128MB update with just the security improvements and does not bring any new applications.

July 3, 2021:

Huawei has kicked off the upgraded EMUI 10.0 version 10.0.0.465 (C185E7R2P4) for P30 Lite owners. To be mentioned, this update brings an updated package size of 604MB.

June 28, 2021:

Huawei P30 Lite New Edition comes with new features and added the Celia AI voice assistant to the system as well as quick download shortcuts for Petal Search, Books, Petal Maps, Member Center, and Link Now. Also, added the GameCenter app

June 18, 2021:

First HarmonyOS 2.0 closed beta with new optimizations is rolling out for Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro smartphones in China. Read More

June 10, 2021:

Huawei has started to register Huawei P30 series smartphones for HarmonyOS 2.0 developer closed beta for Chinese variants. Read More

May 22, 2021:

Huawei has begun to expand the March 2021 security patch for the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone users in Europe. Read More

May 19, 2021:

Huawei P30 smartphone starts receiving a newEMUI 11 update that comes with March 2021 security patch and system app optimizations. Read More

May 3, 2021:

March 2021 Security update is begun to roll out for Huawei P30 Lite that is bringing new system optimizations in Europe. Read More

April 23, 2021:

Huawei has started to send March 2021 security release note for Huawei P30 Lite working on EMUI 11 for system security. Read More

April 22, 2021:

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro smartphones are receiving EMUI 11 March 2021 security update with overall device optimizations in Singapore. Read More

April 20, 2021:

Huawei is sending a security patch released in February 2021 for the P30 Pro New Edition smartphone for improved system security. Read more

April 6, 2021:

Huawei P30 on EMUI 11 starts grabbing new firmware that installs March 2021 security as well as added new apps and quick download icons. Read more

April 5, 2021:

Huawei P30 Lite New Edition began collecting a January 2021 security update, which fixes different levels of exploits and issues. Read more

April 3, 2021:

Huawei P30 Lite smartphone has begun receiving a new software update that brings February 2021 security improvements. Read more

March 29, 2021:

Global models of the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro flagship receiving a new software update that brings new security patches released in February 2021. Read more.

March 19, 2021:

Huawei P30 lineup smartphone brings security patches that are released in the month of February 2021, which is responsible for the system security. Read more

Huawei sent a new update for the P30 Lite that brought the January security patch. Now, Huawei is expanding this update for more devices in more countries. Read more

March 4, 2021:

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition started receiving a new software update that installs January 2021 security update, which protects the device against threats. Read more

March 1, 2021:

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro install the security patch released in January 2021 for improved system security. Read more

February 26, 2021:

Huawei P30 Pro New Edition receiving EMUI 11 upgrade with a list of new features. Read more

February 25, 2021:

Huawei has finally begun the rollout of EMUI 11 major update for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, which the users have been eagerly waiting for. Read more

February 19, 2021: 

Huawei P30 Lite started receiving a new software update that brings January 2021 security patch. Read more.

February 15, 2021:

EMUI 11 rollout for the Huawei P30 devices will start in February 2021. However, a confirmed date is yet to come. Read more.

February 1, 2021:

Huawei P30 on EMUI 10.1 getting a new software update with January 2021 security patch. EMUI 11 rollout for the Huawei P30 devices will start soon. Read more.

January 30, 2021:

Huawei P30 lite is receiving the December 2020 security update in more markets. Check more info here.

January 20, 2021:

December security update rolling out for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro (EMUI 10.1). Check more info here.

January 5, 2021:

Huawei P30 lineup is getting November 2020 security update in China. Read more.

December 27, 2020:

EMUI 11.0.0.128 version released for Huawei P30 series users grabbing new flash file transfer feature with a new software update

December 25, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.357 version for Huawei P30 Lite users receiving November 2020 security patch

December 22, 2020:

EMUI 11.0.0.118 beta version expanding for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro users in South East Asia

December 19, 2020:

EMUI 11.0.0.118 beta version expanding for Huawei P30 series users in the Middle East

December 19, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.331 version for Huawei P30 Lite users getting October 2020 security update

December 18, 2020:

EMUI 11.0.0.118 beta version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro rolling out in Europe

December 12, 2020:

Stable EMUI 11 starts to roll out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro

December 11, 2020:

EMUI 10.1 update released for Huawei P30 series with November 2020 security patch
Middle East: EMUI 11 beta registration started for Huawei P30 and Mate 20 devices

December 9, 2020:

UK: Huawei opens EMUI 11 beta for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, Mate 20 series and Nova 5T

December 1, 2020:

Huawei P30 and P30 Pro enters EMUI 11 public beta, stable update coming soon

November 26, 2020:
Huawei P30, P30 Pro, Mate 20 series and Nova 5T EMUI 11 beta to start in December [Europe]

November 25, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.169 update for Huawei P30 series users receiving October 2020 security patch

November 24, 2020:

EMUI 11.0.0.120 third beta version released for Huawei P30 series brings new feature

November 23, 2020:

Global Huawei P30 and P30 Pro users will receive EMUI 11 in the first quarter of 2021

November 12, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.331 update for Huawei P30 Lite in India with October 2020 security update

November 11, 2020:

EMUI 11.0.0.112 second beta update Huawei P30 with October 2020 security patch

November 3, 2020:

EMUI 11.0.0.110 first EMUI 11 beta version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro registered users

October 22, 2020:
Huawei P30 and P30 Pro EMUI 11 beta recruitment begins

October 16, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.311 update for Huawei P30 Lite getting September 2020 security update

October 13, 2020:

EMUI 11 for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro under development, beta test starting very soon

September 28, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.166 version for Huawei P30 series with September 2020 security update

September 15, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.275 update for Huawei P30 Lite users in UK getting August 2020 update

August 30, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.152 version released for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro grabbing August 2020 security update

August 27, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.280 update for Huawei P30 Lite smartphone with August 2020 update

August 24, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.260 for Huawei P30 Lite users getting July 2020 security update

August 22, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.146 version released for Huawei P30 Pro users in India

August 11, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.249 update released for Huawei P30 Lite in UK

July 28, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.141 version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro users with July 2020 security patch

July 24, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.133 update released for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in UK with June 2020 security patch

July 23, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.127 version for Huawei P30 series users in Canada

July 22, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.126 version for Huawei P30 series expanding in Mexico

July 20, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.247 update for Huawei P30 Lite with July 2020 security update

July 17, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.223 version released for Huawei P30 Lite in UK with June 2020 security patch

July 13, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.133 update for Huawei P30 series with June 2020 security update

July 8, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.123 version expanding for Huawei P30 series in Serbia

EMUI 10.1.0.126 update for Huawei P30 series expanding in Dominician Republic and Central Asia

July 7, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.123 update expanding for Huawei P30 series in EE UK and Saudi Arabia

July 3, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.126 update expanding in South Africa for Huawei P30 series

July 1, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.126 version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in North Africa and Middle East

June 26, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.213 patch 03 update for Huawei P30 lite with third party app compatiability

June 22, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.123 version for Huawei P30 series expanded in Romina and Croatia

June 21, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.123 version expanding Vodafone UK for Huawei P30 series

June 20, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.232 new update for Huawei P30 Lite comes with June 2020 security patch

June 18, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.123 update kicked off for Huawei P30 series in UK

June 15, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.213 update for Huawei P30 Lite with May 2020 security update

June 11, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.1.160 version with May 2020 security released for Huawei P30 series

June 8, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.123 version expanding for Huawei P30 Pro in UK

June 5, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.123 for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro rolling out in Europe

May 30, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.135 new update for Huawei P30 improves Multi-Window mode (CN Model)

May 29, 2020:
EMUI 10.0.0.203 update for Huawei P30 devices receiving May 2020 security update

EMUI 10.0.0.197 update for Huawei P30 Lite in Europe with April 2020 security patch

May 20, 2020:
EMUI 10.1.0.135 Stable EMUI 10.1 released for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro (CN Models)

May 15, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.118 public update for Huawei P30 series with new features

May 14, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.195 version for Huawei P30 series getting April 2020 security patch

May 6, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.195 released for Huawei P30 Lite users with new features

May 3, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.202 update for Huawei P30 Lite receiving April 2020 security update

April 30, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.135 version rolling for Huawei P30 series with 3D AOD clock style

EMUI 10.0.0.193 update for Huawei P30 Lite users in the UK

April 28, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.119 first beta released for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in South East Asia

April 26, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.195 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro with March 2020 security update

April 20, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.193 version with VoWiFi feature update rolling out for Huawei P30 Pro in India

April 17, 2020:

EMUI 10.1 beta recruitment starts for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro (global users)

April 9, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.118 public beta update released for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro

April 7, 2020:

EMUI 10.1.0.118 beta version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro registered users

April 3, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.190 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in UK with March 2020 security

March 31, 2020:
EMUI 10.1 beta for the Huawei P30 series will start in mid-April

March 30, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.194 update for Huawei P30 lite smartphones

March 28, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.190 version released for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro

March 25, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.151 stable EMUI 11 rolling out for Huawei P30 Lite users in Japan

March 23, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.159 update for Huawei P30 Lite in Europe

March 17, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.168 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 lite in Iran.

March 16, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.167 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 lite in EE UK.

March 15, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.167 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 lite in Ireland.

March 14, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.186 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in South Africa

March 14, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.188 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in Indonesia.

March 13, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.168 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 lite in the Philippines.

March 10, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.178 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in New Zealand.

March 10, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.159 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 Lite in South Africa.

March 08, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.179 stable EMUI 10 rolling out for Huawei P30 lite in the UK.

February 17, 2020:

EMUI 10.0.0.186 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro brings January 2020 security patch.

December 30, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.178 update install December 2019 and fixes an issue where the screen displays erratically during incoming calls on Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

December 19, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.185 (China) update rolled out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

November 27, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.168 update fixes an issue where the system would freeze slightly in certain situations on Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

November 22, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.172 update rolled out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

November 14, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.168 update stable rolled out for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro users in Europe.

November 10, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.168 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro brings the November 2019 security patch, fixes issues with third-party apps, fixes call errors, fixes issues with UI.

November 7, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.166 [Stable China] first beta version fo Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

November 5, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.226 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro received the October 2019 security patch.

October 27, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.248 update for Huawei P30 lite installs September 2019 security patch.

October 22, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.159 [beta] first beta version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

October 14, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.158 [beta] first beta version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

September 28, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.152 [beta] first beta version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

September 8, 2019:

EMUI 10.0.0.125patch01 [beta] first beta version for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro.

August 16, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.215 update for Huawei P30 lite added the ability to take clear pictures in the dark/night using the front camera of the device.

August 12, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.193 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro adds Night Mode for the front camera, users will be able to click night-time selfies with more light. The update also adds a new video editing feature, enhances fingerprint recognition, and installs the August 2019 security patch.

July 24, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.186 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, this update optimizes the fingerprint unlocking performance and enhances the fingerprint unlocking experience.

Additionally, it improves the audio playback effect of some game scenes. This update also added the latest July 2019 security patch. It is currently available in China but will soon be available to other regions.

July 11, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.175 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro brings DC dimming, which reduces frequent flashing or flickering of the smartphones with AMOLED display, causing eye strain.

There is also a new ultra-low latency Bluetooth update that helps reduce the delay in audio sending from the device directly to your connected headsets and speakers. The update is also said to improve the speed and consistency of the in-display fingerprint reader, optimizes camera, fixes display colors, optimizes phone run stable, installs May 6, 2019 security patch.

June 12, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.168 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro brings June 2019 security patch.

May 16, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.162 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro improves camera photo quality, making colors appear more natural and authentic Fixes the abnormal display of videos recorded by the front camera. Adds the option to enroll in a second face.

Adds alternative face unlock, allows for messages and notifications to display on a locked screen with live wallpaper. Optimizes the VOLTE, includes May 2019 security patch.

Particularly for P30 Pro, the update adds AR Measure to the automatic measurement of certain objects. Moreover, it also includes the May 2019 security patch.

April 28, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.153 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro installs Dual-View video mode – In this mode, two rear cameras work at the same time allowing you to watch the overall view of the game and zoom into the players’ exciting actions. You can enjoy the moment from different perspectives with Huawei Dual-View Video mode.

March 30, 2019:

EMUI 9.1.0.124 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro improved the Fingerprint unlock performance. The update also fixed a serious issue with the device’s Always-on display. It enables third-party application notifications when the screen is off, previously it does not show any notification.

Also, fixes an issue that caused audio and video to go out of sync during the playback of Instagram videos recorded in hands-free mode. It fixes an issue where emails with the attachment.

How to update:

Via Settings:

Open Settings
Click on ‘System & updates’
Click on ‘Software update’
Click on ‘CHECK FOR UPDATES’
Click on ‘Download and install’

Via HiCare:

Open HiCare app
Click on the ‘Services’ tab
Click on ‘Update’
Click on ‘CHECK FOR UPDATES’
Click on ‘Download and install’

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Huawei P30 Lite July 2021 security update is now rolling out for the users. This new software update has a new security update. However, there are no other changes that have been spotted in the software build. According to the Huaweiblog, the EMUI 10.0.0.491 software update for the Huawei P30 Lite is rolling out in Europe. Therefore, it may take some time to reach out to every P30 lite owner in the region as well as in the global market.

Huawei P30 Lite July 2021 security patch comes with several fixes for the threats and vulnerabilities that could half your personal data. Therefore, we recommend you install this upgrade as soon as it appears.

If you want to update the latest Huawei P30 Lite July 2021 security, visit system settings, go to Software & updates, tap on Check for updates and then download updates.

(image source – Huaweiblog)

However, it’s recommended that you keep sufficient storage before upgrading to the latest EMUI version. Keep an adequate amount of battery levels on your phone and connected to the internet while downloading the update package.

Huawei P30 lite comes with a triple camera system that helps you take amazing photos. The has a Kirin 710F processor and runs EMUI 8.1 out of the box. Since its unveiling, the phone has received two major software updates – EMUI 9 and EMUI 10. However, the phone didn’t receive EMUI 11.

On the other hand, the phone in China is eligible for the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. Still, there’s no confirmation about its global major upgrade, which is highly awaited by the consumers.

How to update:

Huawei P30 Lite July 2021 update is rolling out gradually and you can download it via the settings > System & software > software update > Check for Updates. If an update is available, it’ll pop up on your screen. Before downloading the latest software update, you need to maintain a sufficient amount of storage on your device. Back up important to prevent an uncertain action and keep your phone charged to prevent low power issue.

A few weeks ago, Chinese electronics maker – TCL launched its latest smartphone – FFALCOn Thunderbird FF1 smartphone with a full view display and rear triple camera system. And recent exposure to news reveals that this TCL phone comes with a Huawei EMUI 12 software system.

According to the Weibo tipster – WHYLAB, TCL Thunderbird smartphones come with pre-installed Huawei EMUI 12 software. The screenshots shared by the blogger confirm that the device has EMUI 12.0.1. However, there’s no confirmation about its relationship with HarmonyOS or Android.

Huawei EMUI 12 comes with a brand new user interface that is designed similar to the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. The UI is completely renovated with maximized additions and animations in the UX. However, Huawei has not revealed any specific rollout dates for this new EMUI version.

If you want to learn more about the EMUI 12 software, check out our detailed EMUI 12 article linked below.

Thunderbird FF1:

TCL has partnered with Huawei to sell its latest smartphone, this new model is available to purchase through Huawei’s online stores. Furthermore, TCL is not selling devices on its official store instead it gave it directly to the Chinese tech giant.

Featuring a curved edge minimal-bezel design, this smartphone has a  6.67-inch screen with a high refresh rate of 120 Hz. The display has a pill-shaped design on the front, meanwhile, the square camera module houses a triple camera design with an LED flash at the back.

It offers 5G network accessibility with the support of the Snapdragon 690 chipset. Besides, its two beautiful colors give it a more graceful look. Furthermore, its rear lenses include a 64MP primary camera with f/1.9, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera of f/2.4 with 120 degrees, and a 2MP macro lens of f/2.4.

In terms of charging, its 4300mAh battery supports 66W fast charging. Moreover, it only takes 17 minutes to complete 60% charging and 40 minutes for a complete charge. In addition, the power button mounts a fingerprint scanner that can also enable the voice assistant.

Huawei EMUI 12: When it’ll come?