Android 8 for Huawei Honor 8 - why the update is interesting for users

The famous Chinese company Huawei never ceases to pamper its customers with various new products in the field of mobile phones. The company is accustomed to using the latest technical developments in its devices. This applies not only to the internal filling, but also to the software. In particular, Huawei supplies smartphones with the latest versions of operating systems. This time we will talk about the latest version of Android 8.0 Oreo, which will be equipped with Honor brand smartphones. In many models, this OS will already be available right out of the box, but in Honor 8 Android 8 will appear after a system update.

The Android 8.0 Oreo operating system was announced by George Zao, CEO of Honor, in early 2021. Already in May of the same year, several beta versions of this OS were released, and in August 2021 the company officially released Android 8. The company has not yet specified when the update for Honor 8 will be released, but it is emphasized that this will happen in the near future. time. Users will have the opportunity to “make the leap” from an earlier version of Android to version 8. The beta version of this OS for Honor 8 is currently being tested.

What to do after installing updates

Once the process of flashing the device is successfully completed, you need to turn on the smartphone and check how stable it is.
If everything is in order, you can restore the backup file. In the case where the backup was uploaded via Google Drive, it is enough to log in on the phone using your Google account. The data will be restored automatically. If the backup file was placed in the memory of another device during updates, it must be transferred back to the mobile device.

When the backup is not restored automatically, you must perform the operation manually. You will need to open the settings, go to the “System” section and activate the backup download function.

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What's in the Easter egg?

Android developers always spoil their users with an original hidden message - an Easter egg. An Easter egg is a type of secret that is made in software or games. This time it is presented in the form of an octopus, which can be moved to different corners of the screen.

1. Go to the “Settings” section;
2. Select “System”;
3. Go to the “About phone” section;
4. Having found the “Android Version” item, you need to tap on it several times. Then a circle will appear on the display, in the center of which you also need to tap and immediately hold your finger. After all these actions, an octopus will appear on the screen, which can be moved in all directions.

Interestingly, in previous versions of Android, Easter eggs were presented in the form of small games. In some, you had to control the Android robot and guide it through obstacles in the form of symbols of the OS version: marshmallows (in Android Marshmallow) and lollipops (in Android Lollipop). But in Android Nougat, users could search for virtual cats on their smartphone.

Let's sum it up

So, many owners of Honor smartphones have encountered certain problems associated with the transition to the ninth version of the proprietary EMUI shell.

What is the reason? Perhaps there are some shortcomings in this product. Which should be fixed in the next updates. But often the reason lies in the people themselves:

1. The manufacturer recommends, with such global upgrades, not to touch the smartphone at all for several hours. But people ignore this recommendation and begin to actively use it in the absence of proper optimization. As a result, they encounter some glitches and start writing complaints.
2. The manufacturer recommends resetting your mobile phone after installing this update. This will allow you to quickly optimize the device. Naturally, very many people don’t do this.

3. Installing EMUI 9 leads to changes in many previously familiar parameters. But this does not mean that they have disappeared altogether. They just changed their settings. For example, people complain that the camera is starting to shoot worse. But a manufacturer cannot remotely change a 200-pixel device to a worse version! It's a matter of settings that should be found. And set it correctly. Sometimes this can be done in the usual way. Sometimes - only through the engineering menu. But this is already a jamb, since most users simply do not know that they have at their disposal another, and very powerful, functionality for sensitively configuring their smartphone.

Well, one more nuance - many commentators advise returning the eighth version of this shell back until the developers solve all the problems. The difficulty is that not all owners of smartphones from this manufacturer know how to do this. To help you with this issue, we offer you working instructions:

• Find on the Internet, download and install a special program called HiSuite on your PC hard drive;

• Pick up your smartphone and go through the settings first to the “System” section, then to “about phone”, in this subsection click several times on the “Build number” item. As a result, a message should appear on the screen that the owner of the mobile phone has become a developer;

• In the “System” section, thanks to the actions described above, a new subsection “For Developers” has appeared. It is necessary to activate “USB Debugging”;
• Now you will need to visit the “Security and Privacy” section. In it, click on “More”;
• Activate “Allow HiSuite access to HDB”;

• Now you can return to the program itself, previously installed on your personal computer;
• After turning it on, click on “Update”;
• The “Other Version” option will appear. This paragraph is an earlier version;
• All that remains is to click on “Restore” to return to the Eight.

The only caveat is that the phone will still constantly ask you to install the update. And download files that take up several gigabytes. Even if the owner of the mobile device specifically disables access to the Internet.

Android 8 (oreo)

As mentioned above, Android 8 for Honor 8 from Huawei is currently being tested, but now you can find out what this OS will be like and how it will be better than previous versions. Innovation begins with the name itself, which became OREO.

The OS has received not only obvious updates, which the user will be able to notice in the interface itself, but also system ones, due to which the phone’s operating capabilities, its security and performance will be improved. Let's look at all the most important innovations in more detail below.

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Why you need to update android

The latest version of the operating system usually does not have the shortcomings of its predecessors. It is released by the developer, so you shouldn’t refuse such a “gift”. Optimization is better, there are fewer software errors, and there is incomparably more functionality.

The interface is being improved, power consumption is reduced, and new features (for example, a fingerprint scanner) appear that are useful in the everyday life of a modern person. There can be a lot of differences between the old and new versions of the OS.

Emui 8.0

As mentioned above, Honor 8 smartphones will soon be able to upgrade to Android 8. The transition directly to EMUI 8.0 was made in order to avoid future problems with confusion about which version of Android is used on the phone.

The updated EMUI 8.0 will include both all the general innovations of Android Oreo and new proprietary options. In particular, the shell will include functions based on machine learning, due to which system resources will be distributed as rationally as possible, based on user activity.

Also, using this shell, the user will be able to connect his device to another screen and use the desktop.

When will which models receive the update?

In the middle of the first quarter of 2021, Honor 8 phones received the new product (unfortunately, there is no information for Huawei Honor 7 yet). Below we have listed the main models and when they will update to Android 7:

• P8: will not;
• P8 Lite: no;
• P9: Q1 2021;
• P9 Plus: update available;
• P9 Lite: end of March 2021;
• Mate 8: update available;
• Mate 9: update available;
• Honor 5X: pending, release date still unknown;
• Honor 5C: pending, release date still unknown;
• Honor 6X: end of March 2021;
• Honor 7: release date unknown;
• Honor 8: early February 2021;
• Nova: first quarter 2021;
• Nova Plus: first quarter 2021;
• Mate S: no;
• Shot X: no;
• GX8: no;
• G8: will not;
• MadiaPad M3: Q1 2021

Many people have a question: why does the manufacturer stop releasing updates for older smartphone models (like Honor 7)? It's very simple - when a new version of the operating system is released, many users refuse to purchase a new device, and this directly affects the company's income. It is simply not profitable for developers to lose potential buyers of new products in the world of mobile devices, because a certain segment of users purchases them precisely because of system updates.

Safety

Google has removed the “Allow unknown sources” option from Android 8. Due to this, users are protected from potential malicious software that can be installed on the phone under the guise of important system updates from a third-party source.

This ensures that the user can independently control the installation of programs without the risk of unauthorized installation of potentially infected software. Also significantly improved is the Verify Apps application, which checks installed applications for hidden security risks. If the program detects any risk, the applications will not be installed on the phone.

Manually via recovery mode

This option is similar to the previous method due to the fact that the firmware file must first be downloaded to the phone. But otherwise the process will be very different, since installation will require going to the engineering menu (Recovery Mode).

To go into recovery, you need to turn off the device and hold down the power button and the top volume rocker for a few seconds. If nothing happens, you should change the combination to the power button and the bottom rocker.

Provided that everything is done correctly, the recovery menu will light up on the screen. To navigate it, use the volume buttons, and confirm the action by pressing the power button.

You need to select “Reboot system now” if you want to update over the air. The “Apply update from ADB” parameter is responsible for installing the firmware from the internal storage, and the “Apply update from SD card” parameter is responsible for installing the firmware from the memory card. Having selected the appropriate item, all that remains is to confirm the operation and wait for the process to complete.

Update stuck

When an update freezes, the only correct solution is to wait five, or better yet, ten minutes. If there is no result, you need to remove and reinsert the battery. It didn’t help - you should press both volume (up and down) and power buttons for 15 seconds.

To install applications from the network, you must allow downloads from unknown sources. If the system update on the device is stopped, custom firmware is used. Sometimes this option is not suitable - then it’s worth changing the gadget. There are many nuances.

Manually through settings

This option is suitable for cases when the smartphone cannot find an update over the air. To install the latest firmware version, you will first need to download the installation file from the developer’s official website. After placing the zip file in the device memory, you need to do the following:

1. Open phone settings.
2. Go to the system update section.
3. Click the button with three dots, and then click on the heading “Select firmware file.”
4. Specify the folder where the zip file was saved.
5. Confirm installation of updates.

The further process will not differ from the one presented earlier in the over-the-air updates. That is, the smartphone will reboot, and after installing the firmware it will be ready for use.

Bootloop protection

There are times when Android is overtaken by software problems, among which one of the most common is the cyclic reboot of the phone without the ability to start the system correctly. This is called Bootloop. This phenomenon occurs due to damage to the OS system software.

Previously, to combat the Bootloop problem, the user had to contact a service center. In this version of Android, the firmware provides the “Rescue Party” option, which controls the boot process of the phone and in the event of several repeated reboots of the phone, it boots the system in safe mode. This function significantly increases the security of data installed on the phone.

How to find out the current android version on Huawei honor 8

Before installing updates, it is recommended to check the current firmware version. It is possible that the latest Android is already installed on your phone, and an update is not required.

To view the current version you need:

1. Open your smartphone settings.
2. Go to the “About phone” section.
3. Find the “Android Version” item.

This section will indicate the current firmware version. At the beginning of 2021, the current OS is Android 10, but very soon Google will release the next Android 11 update.

By air

This is the easiest and most common way to update your phone. The main condition, in addition to completing the preparatory procedures, is the presence of an Internet connection.

To install a new Android, you will need:

1. Go to device settings.
2. Go to the “About phone” section.
3. Select "System Update".
4. Click the “Update” button.

Next, the phone will automatically search for updates. If they are available for this model, you will be prompted to download the firmware file and click the “Install” button. After this, the device will reboot and will be ready for further use.

Preparatory stage

Despite the fact that each subsequent firmware version brings a lot of new functions, after the update some smartphones are unstable. This happens when the user ignores the preparation step.

Before installing updates on Huawei Honor 8, you need to meet 2 basic requirements:

And if everything is clear with the first point, then the second raises many questions for some people. Resetting to factory settings completely deletes files from the smartphone's memory. This allows you to avoid errors when installing updates.

Of course, no one wants to lose personal data, so before resetting you need to create a backup:

1. Open settings.
2. Go to the "Storage and Backups" section.
3. Click on the Google Drive heading.
4. Activate the backup.

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Performing these steps will result in the backup file being uploaded to cloud storage. After updating Android, it can be restored.

If there is not enough space on Google Drive to save all the data, it is recommended to create a backup copy through the “Backup and Restore” item. The resulting file should be moved to another device (for example, a computer) during the flashing process, and after the process is completed, return it back to the phone’s memory.

If the backup has been successfully created, you can safely proceed to restoring the phone to factory settings:

1. Launch device settings.
2. Go to the "Backup and Reset" section.
3. Select “Reset settings”.
4. Click the Reset Phone button.
5. Confirm the operation.

Now you need to reboot your smartphone, and then proceed directly to the process of installing new firmware.

Reviews in question-answer format

So, let's check out the reviews. Or rather, requests, as well as answers to them:

Anton. I have honor 10. I actively use the phone for various purposes. Naturally, and Wi-fi. And suddenly I recently read that an update arrived via Wi-Fi. And I really don’t want to install it. Now the smartphone requires a reboot. I’m not doing this yet, but I still have to. How to get rid of this update?

Answer. Install a special program on your computer called HiSuite. Next, connect your mobile phone to your PC and follow the instructions from this software.

Alina. I use Honor 9 lite. I installed the eighth version of the update. And problems immediately began. For example, the network is completely lost as soon as I start a regular telephone conversation.

Answer. It may be easier to return to the seventh version if everything worked stably before.

Boris. On my Honor 7a the screen is glitchy after the update. When the facial recognition tool is launched, it only locks in the vertical position.

Recommendation. Go to your smartphone’s settings and deactivate the “device activation” function - just move the slider next to it.

Bogdan. I have this problem now - on my Huawei P20 Lite, for some reason all updates come to the so-called lock screen. And this is very inconvenient.

Recommendations. Change the lock screen theme to something else. Most likely the reason lies precisely in this.

Vladimir. Some people write that after the update their sensor is very glitchy. If this is the case, I advise you to return to the seventh version of the firmware. Using, of course, the well-known HiSuite software. But there is an important point. With such a rollback, personal data is retained. But pictures, music, videos - no. Therefore, it is worth initially saving important files somewhere.

Sergey. I noticed one unpleasant thing - after the upgrade on the Honor 8x, the built-in player, which I had previously used to listen to music, stopped functioning.

Possible Solution. Some create an additional folder with music through a computer and then record it on the phone. And everything starts to function as before.

Oleg. Updated Honor 9 on my own. The phone has completely stopped accepting SIM. And when they try to get through to me, I simply don’t notice it. No sound. There is no vibration. Although I set everything in the settings.

Answer. Perform a factory reset while maintaining a backup copy of your data. This is done through the Recovery menu. If the problem is not solved, then repeat the operation, but without copying the backup copy back. If you need to save your contacts, just copy them somewhere. And then stuff it manually.

Olga. I have Honor 8. Updated. Now a message pops up on the screen all the time asking that various programs and servers be able to search for Wi-Fi networks, even if there are connections. Very annoying.

Solution. You need to go to the wireless network settings and deactivate the Wi-fi function.

Tamara. Before the upgrade everything worked fine. Now something is wrong with the charging. The battery seems to be charging. Shows one hundred percent. But after a few hours the phone switches off - I have an Honor 8, by the way. Or I turn on the camera, the reboot begins. And it shows that the charge level is zero.

Solution. There is a high probability that your mobile phone battery is faulty. And the situation can only be corrected by completely replacing the battery.

Alyona. On Honor 10, after, of course, the next update, serious problems with the camera began. The image always turns out cloudy!

Answer. There were problems with auto brightness adjustment and focus sensors. If it is not possible to correct the situation programmatically, then you will have to take the smartphone to a service center so that specialists can look at it.

Anton. I have Honor 8x. Completed the upgrade. And problems with communication began. The Internet is working. Everything is fine. But at this moment people are trying to call me and I seem to be in no access zone. Then a message comes that they called.

Solution. If the settings are set to 4G, then you need to go to the mobile network, then to the preferred mode. Choose auto instead of 4G.

Igor. I switched to EMUI 9 on my Honor 8. It works stably. But there is one problem. The sound became much quieter.

Answer. Another option is to roll back to factory settings. Or use the so-called engineering menu for more precise settings. It is called by a special command – *#*#2846579#*#*.

Matvey. Suddenly the microphone on the Honor 9 lite stopped working completely after an automatic update was performed. I tried all the settings. There is no effect.

Answer. I had the same thing. I never found the reason. But a simple reboot of the phone helped. Perhaps this is some kind of temporary glitch.

Semyon. Honor 8x after the update is now incredibly buggy when playing. Everything slows down and barely starts. Some applications do not want to be activated at all.

Recommendations. After the next update, the smartphone rolls back to the battery saving state. Low performance. To return everything to the way it was before, you need to go to the “Battery” section through the settings. And set “productive mode” there.

Natalia. I use Honor 10. I updated it just a couple of hours ago. After that, they started calling my husband’s phone and asking what happened. It turns out that both of my SIM cards are now, for some unknown reason, unavailable for calls.

Solution. You need to go to “wireless networks” and “Mobile network” - through the settings of your mobile phone. And set “auto 4g/3g/2g” there.

Yaroslav. I switched to EMUI 9. Now the video simply cannot be played on my smartphone. Not at all. I have a ten from Honor, if that's the case.

Recommendations. You need to use the Google Market functionality to first completely remove and then reinstall the proprietary Huawei Video application.

Oksana. On my Honor 8 Lite, after I installed Android Nine, the video from the camera began to be recorded in some FHD format that was incomprehensible to me. And so, later, problems arise. For example, such a video cannot be inserted into VK. Or to other social networks. Even on a computer it does not always play. It is necessary to initially throw it into a special program and change the format. Very uncomfortable.

Solution. You need to go into the camera settings, which are accessible when you use it directly. And deactivate the so-called decoration mode.

Marina. On the ten from Honor, after updating the system, notifications completely disappeared from the status bar. Previously, I was satisfied that they were bred there. Now you can easily miss it if something comes to your smartphone.

Answer. Through the gear icon you need to go to the notification settings. Perhaps, after upgrading Android, the necessary parameters were reset. And they just need to be returned as they were before.

Tatiana. With my Honor 20, I avoided most of the troubles that other owners of similar smartphones encountered. True, there is one unpleasant and very incomprehensible moment for me. After switching to EMUI 9, the volume buttons decrease and increase volume only in multimedia applications. For example, when I watch some video. But now it’s impossible to adjust the ringing sound in this way.

Solution. If you go to the sound settings, then in the new firmware it is now possible to select the task of assigning these keys. You can set the volume to normal sounds for calls and messages. Or leave it only for volume when playing multimedia.

Andrey. I use Honor 5s. After switching to the new system, I can’t log into my Google account at all. I enter the correct passwords and email addresses. Does not work!

Possible Solution. Alternatively, you can try to reset these parameters through the engineering menu. Or go back to eight.

Bogdan. The NFC chip has disappeared on Honor 8! Or rather, it seems to be functioning. But when I try to use it to pay in the corresponding terminal, nothing happens. Although just yesterday everything was fine.

Answer. You will need to roll back the settings to their original ones using one of the available methods - through the regular menu or through Recovery. It is better not to touch the application itself, since resetting it will not give the desired result.

Olga. Of course, we changed a lot in Android 9. And a lot of things that are now very unusual and not convenient. For example, the network icon and the Wi-Fi icon, for some reason, have been moved to the left side of the screen. Is it possible to return them back?

A comment. Unfortunately, this will always be the case in the new version of EMUI. Therefore, you will just have to get used to it. Over time, it is guaranteed that this will not cause any inconvenience.

Maria. I often use my Honor 7 to watch videos. I'm still a movie buff. And before, I would calmly turn on the file I needed, sit down, and enjoy watching it. I installed a new system. I start watching the movie. After a few minutes the screen simply goes blank. And you need to constantly activate it. Naturally, this is very inconvenient. After all, you can easily miss an interesting moment. Or your hands will simply be full. I tried to look for a solution in the parameters, but I couldn’t find it.

Answer. There are actually parameters. It’s just possible that you’re looking for them in the wrong place. You need to go through the settings to the section called “Screen”. There is such an item - sleep mode. You need to use it to set the parameters correctly. And then the screen will no longer go dark when watching a video.

Semyon. I use Honor 9 lite. After the upgrade, very serious problems began. The network is constantly lost. The phone is always being searched. As a result, it became impossible to use it. I'm always out of touch - people complain. Constant searching drains the battery.

Solution. Initially try to roll back to factory settings. If this does not help, return to the previous firmware version of this operating system.

Georgy. Initially, according to advertising, I liked the new system. And visually it did not disappoint. I immediately checked the functionality of the main functions, given the large number of complaints. It feels good. And she calmed me down. Until I needed to launch some application. I'm trying to log in - it's not working. I choose something else - the same thing. As a result, of the several dozen programs that are installed on my Horor 20, only a smaller part started. What could be the reason?

A comment. The reason, unfortunately, lies in the tense relations between the United States and China. And in the so-called trade wars. As a result, at the moment, owners of some Chinese smartphones are faced with a problem when applications downloaded and integrated with Google services simply do not function on EMUI 9. And the only solution in this case is to return to the eighth version.

Performance

In this OS, special attention was paid to performance capabilities. In particular, the developers stated that all smartphones running Android 8 will receive double the speed of the entire system, which will make downloading files, as well as the overall operation of applications, faster.

Thanks to the energy-saving Doze technology, battery life has been significantly increased. This technology is responsible for economical battery consumption. Also, some system applications are equipped with technology that significantly reduces the load on the device’s processor.

In addition, the system has improved the communication capabilities of smartphones in terms of Bluetooth and WI-FI. For example, when you connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth, the smartphone will display the battery level of these connected devices.

Regarding WI-FI, the version of Android in question provides a new Neighborhood Aware Networking technology, which ensures “communication” with other Android devices located close to each other, without additional equipment (routers or access points).

: the latest version of magic ui 3.1 firmware has become available for eight honor smartphones

Honor has released a software update for eight smartphones. One model received the update yesterday, July 27, and seven more at the end of last week. In all cases, the software is built on Android 10. We will briefly talk about which phones received the latest version of Magic UI 3.1 and what it brought.

On July 24, the Chinese manufacturer released an update under the number Magic UI 2.1.1.123 for Honor Play 4T Pro and on the same day the distribution of the beta version of the Magic UI 3.1 firmware began. The update expanded the capabilities of gesture control and improved the performance of the front camera. Honor Play 4T Pro is a relatively new model from the company. It received a Kirin 810 mobile processor, up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. The resolution of the main camera is 48 MP 8 MP 2 MP, and the front camera is 16 MP. A 4000 mAh battery is responsible for power supply.

Six models received the new version of Magic UI 3.1 on July 25. Build number v3.1.1.160 came to Honor 30 Lite. The update optimizes the triple main camera with a resolution of 48 MP 8 MP 2 MP and adds Smart Vision for scanning QR codes, barcodes and text translation in real time.

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Honor 30 Lite

Honor 30 Lite is also a new smartphone. It received a Dimensity 800 processor and supports operation in fifth generation networks. The front camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels, and all components are powered by a 400 mAh battery. Depending on the modification, 6/8 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of permanent memory are provided under the hood.

The update numbered v10.1.0161 brought the July security patch to the 2021 flagship slider Honor Magic 2. Formally, this is the world's first smartphone with a 7-nanometer mobile processor on board. The Kirin 980 chip is complemented by 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM in the top version.

Honor Magic 2

The flagship is equipped with a main camera with a resolution of 24 megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels, and the front camera uses two 2-megapixel sensors and a 16-megapixel module. The capacity of the built-in battery was 3500 mAh. At the same time, it received 40W fast charging, which was very good in 2021.

The installation of a fresh operating system security patch was limited to the Magic UI 3.1.0.176 update with a size of 399 MB. It came to the flagship smartphone Honor 30 Pro, which was introduced in April of this year.

Honor 30 Pro

The model is equipped with a 90-Hz OLED panel with a cutout for a 32 MP 8 MP front camera. The heart is the top-end Kirin 990 5G processor paired with 8 GB of RAM. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh, and the main camera contains 40 MP, 16 MP and 8 MP modules with 5x optical zoom.

Magic UI 3.1 numbered v10.1.0.161 came to Honor View 20. Previously, this smartphone received EMUI firmware, which is what this update number is associated with. It only brought the July security patch. Honor View 20, also known as V20, was released at the end of 2021. Under the hood of the flagship there is a Kirin 980 processor. On board there is a 48-megapixel camera, a 3D sensor and a 25-megapixel front camera. The battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh.

Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro were also updated on July 25. Firmware v10.1.0.161 with a security patch has been released for each flagship. The smartphones are equipped with a Kirin 980 chip and 6.26” IPS screens with a hole for a 32 MP front camera. The standard model received a 3750 mAh battery and a main camera with a resolution of 48 MP 16 MP 2 MP 2 MP. The Pro version uses a 4000 mAh battery, and the camera has an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.

Honor 20 Pro

Finally, on July 27, the firmware for the budget Honor 9A was released. The update numbered Magic UI 3.1.0132 brought several improvements and a search bar for quickly finding applications from the desktop. The smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek helio 6762R chip, has an 8 megapixel front camera and a main camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels 5 megapixels 2 megapixels, and the battery capacity is 4900 mAh.

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