The Mate 9 series already has three successors but Huawei is still rolling out updates to the phones. A new update has begun rolling out in China that brings new features to the 2016 phones.
The update arrives as EMUI 9.1.0.228 and is over 3.20GB in size. According to the changelog the update brings a new feature called Screen Sharing that allows you to share your screen with a friend or relative during a video call. This comes in handy if you need help with your device.
Another feature the update brings is a smart charging mode that learns your usage pattern and proceeds to apply it when charging. The smart charging mode will prevent overcharging when a device is plugged in overnight. It does this by automatically slowing down the charging process before it reaches 100%. The smart charging mode should ensure the battery’s aging process slows down and battery life is extended.
The update also brings May 2020’s security patch to the Mate 9 series, thus protecting it from vulnerabilities.
The Mate 9 series includes the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, Mate 9 Porsche Design, and the Mate 9 Lite. The first three phones are powered by the Kirin 960 processor while the lite version (sold as the Honor 6X and Huawei GR5 2017) in some markets has a Kirin 665 chipset.
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