Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 rolls out for Huawei MatePad 2023 tablet users

Stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update is making its way to the Huawei MatePad 2023 tablet users in China. The company has gradually started expanding the official version and its beneficial features to more device owners in the native region.

Huawei MatePad 2023 tablet is now receiving the stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update with the 4.2.0.208 version. While the software package details are currently missing from the frame, we suggest keeping at least 5-8GB of free storage space in your device.

It is worth noting that the update rollout is taking place in two parts. The first part approaches users with the baseline version 4.2.0.205. These are generally the early adopters who have successfully enrolled in the latest software testing activity.

For these users, the changelog only contains optimizations for the system stability in some scenarios. Perhaps users will get rid of bugs and issues that they might face in the beta stage. As a result, you will get a more stable and enhanced performance.

Huawei MatePad 2023 users who are installing the stable HarmonyOS 4.2 update directly, without any beta participation (baseline build 4.0.0.132/136) will fetch a huge list of features and improvements. You can check the changelog below.

HarmonyOS 4.2.0.208 Changelog

System

• Improve the user experience in various scenarios such as application startup, task switching, sliding, interrupting animations, etc., giving you a smoother and smoother operating feel.
• Optimize the global search experience and make the home screen pull-down feature smoother
• Added a new WLAN network automatic connection tab, which can individually control whether to auto-connect to previously connected WLAN networks.

User Interface

• Celia Suggestions widgets can be stacked and displayed to improve the user experience of using widgets.
• Polishes the operation details of more scenarios to make visual effects, prompts, etc. more refined and accurate

Security

• Blocks in-app ads (pop-up ads when the phone is shaken) by preventing apps from obtaining the device orientation. (Settings > Privacy > Permission Manager > Device Orientation)
• Integrates a device-cloud cooperation mechanism to achieve more accurate and faster control of malicious apps
• Added an anti-false alarm feature to smartly identify viruses and risky applications, making HarmonyOS more pure and secure
• Better control on notification sending permissions for new third-party apps
• Incorporates the April 2024 security patch to enhance system security.

Apps

• Upgraded the “Huawei Reading” service. Based on HarmonyOS features, it provides you with a high-quality reading experience such as millions of good books, AI emotional reading, and cross-device circulation.

Accessories

• When the tablet screen is off, tap the stylus on the screen to quickly open the memo to take notes and release pen-lifting shorthand (opening method: Settings > Accessibility > Stylus > Pen-lifting shorthand independent switch)