Huawei’s ex-sister brand HONOR had already confirmed that the older devices will continue to receive the software updates as planned. Accordingly, the HONOR 20 series and V20 are now getting the Magic UI 4.0 global stable update.

If you recall, the stable update has already been rolled out to these devices in China. Now, the global variants of the HONOR 20, HONOR 20 Pro, and HONOR V20 are getting the Magic UI 4.0 global stable version. Carrying the build with firmware version 11.0.0.138, an OTA update weighing about 1.84GB in size is rolling out.

This software version is based on the EMUI 11 which is in turn an Android 10-based UI without GMS. Huawei unveiled the EMUI 11 back in September 2020. Due to the tussle with the US, the company couldn’t incorporate the latest Android 11 as Google was barred from working with the Chinese giant.

That said, the UI still had improved features like Photo sharing Privacy, Gallery, ringtones, UI animation, multiwindow mode, and more. The Magic UI 4.0, which is based on this, also has the relevant features and if you are having one of the devices mentioned above, you can expect the following features to land on your device:

•  Artistic themes
• Multi-screen collaboration
• Smoother animation
• Super notepad
• Subtle effect
• Rhythmic ringtones
• Notepad & Photo sharing Privacy
• Undisturbed screen protection, and more.

Anyway, the update is reportedly in the early stages and it might take a few days to reach everyone as a result of staggered rollout. Huawei has announced the plan of updating the flagships to its HarmonyOS in the future and we will have to wait and see what HONOR does for its devices.

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Although HUAWEI has sold its HONOR sub-brand to a consortium of over 30 agents and dealers, the latter’s smartphones still run Magic UI based on EMUI. Hence, four of its handsets have started receiving the latest Magic UI 4.0 stable update based on EMUI 11.

HUAWEI and HONOR-branded smartphones and tablets have been receiving EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 builds ever since the Chinese tech giant unveiled the latest version of its mobile software in September 2020.

So far, newer HONOR premium handsets have received the stable update. Hence, the brand has now begun to deliver this update to the following older flagship models.

• HONOR 20
• HONOR 20 Pro
• HONOR V20
• HONOR Magic2

That said, the Magic UI 4.0 stable update for the above-listed phones is only live in China as of now. But we do expect the company to roll out a similar build in global markets in the coming days. Also, it is worth noting that the open beta program began for these devices only late last month. However, the firm has managed to deliver stable release quickly.

Anyway, though the update brings some exciting features, it is still based on Android 10 that was released in 2019. Also, the global version will be devoid of GMS (Google Mobile Services whenever it releases.

UP NEXT: HUAWEI reveals EMUI 11 update timeline for global markets

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Earlier this month, Huawei began EMUI 11 Beta program for the 2019’s P-flagship, P30/P30 Pro devices. Today, the company has extended the program to 14 other devices all of them powered by the same SoC.

As MyDriver reports, Huawei has announced Open Beta for various Huawei and Honor older flagships and tablets. The program brings EMUI 11 based on Android 10 to the Huawei and Magic UI 4.0 for Honor devices. You can take a look at the list below:

Huawei Devices

• HUAWEI Mate 20
• HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro
• PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate20 RS
• HUAWEI Mate 20X
• HUAWEI Mate 20X 5G
• HUAWEI Mate X
• HUAWEI nova5 Pro

Honor Devices

• HONOR 20
• HONOR 20 Pro
• HONOR V20
• HONOR Magic2

Huawei MatePad Tablets

• HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8
• HUAWEI MediaPad M6 8.4
• HUAWEI MediaPad M6 Turbo

It’s worth noting that the devices above have already got the closed Beta of the EMUI 11 and Magic UI 4.0 respectively. Interestingly, they are powered by Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC that is two years old.

Despite being a very old CPU, it is built on the 7nm process which still other companies use on their chipsets. And it is the world’s first 7nm chipset with dedicated NPUs(Neural Processing Unit). Besides, it is good to see Huawei updating older chipsets despite missing Android 11 features and Google Mobile Services due to the US ban.

Anyway, the current Beta is for the Chinese market and as usual, users will have to go to the Huawei Club to sign up for it. Precisely, you can follow the steps below to get the latest update:

• on Huawei Club(App)
  • Open Huawei Club App -> Forum -> right corner ->㗊 ->EMUI Area ->Beta Program.
• using a PC,
  • Huawei Club website->section->EMUI->Beta program

Having said that, the devices above which launched Globally will get the update by Q1 of 2021 according to the company’s timeline. Assuming the stable update rolls for the public beta users by next month in China, global users expect it to arrive soon after that.

However, there is no definite date yet and we suggest you wait for the company to state it officially. Meanwhile, you can look at the latest features of the EMUI 11 that was announced back at HDC 2020 in September.

UP NEXT: Huawei Mate 30 series phones start receiving EMUI 11 update in China

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In September, Huawei officially announced EMUI 11, the latest version of its mobile operating system based on Android 10 at the HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE. Since then, the company has been rolling out beta releases to certain devices across the world. Now, more than a month later, the Chinese telecom giant has finally confirmed eligible devices as well as shared the update roadmap/timeline for its home country.

Like any Chinese smartphone maker, Huawei always releases the latest software update first in its homeland China. The same is the case for EMUI 11. As per the company, a total of 37 HUAWEI and HONOR branded smartphones and tablets will be updated. 

That said, it is worth noting that this update comes as Magic UI 4.0 for HONOR smartphones, which is nothing but EMUI 11 with some minor tweaks. Also, the roadmap shared by the company not only includes the timeline for stable rollout but also closed and open beta.

EMUI 11 Eligible/Supported Devices

• HUAWEI P Series

  • HUAWEI P40
  • HUAWEI P40 Pro
  • HUAWEI P40 Pro+
  • HUAWEI P30
  • HUAWEI P30 Pro

• HUAWEI Mate Series

  • HUAWEI Mate 30
  • HUAWEI Mate 30 5G
  • HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro
  • HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G
  • PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate30 RS
  • HUAWEI Mate 20
  • HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro
  • PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate20 RS
  • HUAWEI Mate 20X 
  • HUAWEI Mate 20X 5G
  • HUAWEI Mate X
  • HUAWEI Mate Xs

• HUAWEI nova Series

  • HUAWEI nova7
  • HUAWEI nova7 Pro
  • HUAWEI nova6
  • HUAWEI nova6 5G
  • HUAWEI nova5 Pro

• HUAWEI MatePad Series

  • HUAWEI MatePad Pro
  • HUAWEI MatePad Pro 5G
  • HUAWEI MatePad 10.8

• HUAWEI MediaPad Series

  • HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8
  • HUAWEI MediaPad M6 8.4
  • HUAWEI MediaPad M6 Turbo

Magic UI 4.0 Eligible/Supported Devices

• HONOR Number Series

  • HONOR 30
  • HONOR 30 Pro
  • HONOR 30 Pro+
  • HONOR 20
  • HONOR 20 Pro

• HONOR V Series

  • HONOR V30
  • HONOR V30 Pro
  • HONOR V20

• HONOR Magic Series

  • HONOR Magic2

EMUI 11 & Magic UI 4.0 Update Roadmap for China

• October 21, 2020 – Closed Beta Recruitment

  • HUAWEI P30
  • HUAWEI P30 Pro

• October 26, 2020 – Open Beta Rollout

  • HUAWEI MatePad 10.8

• October 28, 2020 – Open Beta Rollout

  • HUAWEI nova7
  • HUAWEI nova7 Pro
  • HUAWEI nova6
  • HUAWEI nova6 5G
  • HONOR V30
  • HONOR V30 Pro
  • HONOR 30
  • HONOR 30 Pro
  • HONOR 30 Pro+

• Early November 2020 – Stable Rollout

  • HUAWEI P40
  • HUAWEI P40 Pro
  • HUAWEI P40 Pro+
  • HUAWEI Mate 30
  • HUAWEI Mate 30 5G
  • HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro
  • HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G
  • PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate30 RS
  • HUAWEI MatePad Pro
  • HUAWEI MatePad Pro 5G

• Mid-November 2020 – Closed Beta Recruitment

  • HUAWEI Mate 20
  • HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro
  • PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate20 RS
  • HUAWEI Mate 20X 
  • HUAWEI Mate 20X 5G
  • HUAWEI Mate X
  • HUAWEI nova5 Pro
  • HONOR 20
  • HONOR 20 Pro
  • HONOR V20
  • HONOR Magic2
  • HUAWEI MediaPad M6 10.8
  • HUAWEI MediaPad M6 8.4
  • HUAWEI MediaPad M6 Turbo

• Mid-November 2020 – Open Beta Rollout

  • HUAWEI Mate Xs

Having said that, we will publish a separate article for EMUI 11/Magic UI 4.0 global update timeline when Huawei will release it.

UP NEXT: Huawei announces EMUI 11: All Features & Updates

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Last week, at HUAWEI DEVELOPER CONFERENCE (HDC) 2020, the company announced EMUI 11 as the latest version of Android skin. Unfortunately, it is based on Android 10 due to the US ban as the Chinese telecom giant could not work with Google. Anyway, it did promise to bring select Android 11 features in the future. That said, EMUI 11 Closed Beta was made available for 10 devices on the day of its announcement. Now, as promised, it opens closed beta recruitment for 9 more devices.

All the first batch of EMUI 11 Close Beta devices were HUAWEI-branded smartphones and tablets. But the second batch whose closed beta registrations have now gone live in China include 5 HONOR smartphones and 4 HUAWEI smartphones.

HONOR devices run a tweaked version of EMUI called Magic UI. Hence, the EMUI 11 update for eligible HONOR devices will come as Magic UI 4.0. The HONOR devices included in the second batch of closed beta rollout will be the first to get the latest version of Magic UI.

Having said that, there’s the list of newly added HUAWEI/HONOR devices in EMUI 11/Magic UI 4.0 Closed Beta program.

• HUAWEI nova7 5G
• HUAWEI nova7 Pro 5G
• HUAWEI nova6
• HUAWEI nova6 5G
• HONOR 30
• HONOR 30 Pro
• HONOR 30 Pro+
• HONOR V30
• HONOR V30 Pro

Huawei is currently recruiting closed beta testers for the above-mentioned devices only in China. The company is yet to announce the Closed Beta program for global markets. 

UP NEXT: Huawei announces EMUI 11: All Features & Updates

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Huawei unveiled EMUI 11 earlier today at the company’s developer conference. It is the ninth iteration of the Chinese telecom giant’s Android skin for its smartphones and tablets. As expected, the brand even released closed beta updates for some of its devices. The total number of eligible devices is 10 as of now but more will be added down the line.

Huawei recruited users for EMUI 11 closed beta testing in China from September 1 to September 8. Those who got selected have received the build today. Now, the company has extended the recruitment for until September 15 so that more users can try out the new software and share valuable feedback on bugs and features.

That being said, here’s the official list of HUAWEI-branded devices that are eligible/supported for EMUI 11 Closed Beta as of publishing this article.

• HUAWEI P40
• HUAWEI P40 Pro
• HUAWEI P40 Pro+
• HUAWEI Mate 30 
• HUAWEI Mate 30 5G
• HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro
• HUAWEI Mate 30 Pro 5G
• PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 30 RS
• HUAWEI MatePad Pro
• HUAWEI MatePad Pro 5G

Apart from the above mentioned-devices, HUAWEI nova 7 series has also been confirmed to get beta treatment in the coming days.

On the other hand, EMUI 11 closed beta for HONOR 30 series and HONOR V30 series will be available in the form of Magic UI 4.0 in mid-September.

It is worth noting that these builds are based on Android 10 due to the US ban. But Android 11-based builds should be released in the future. That said, Huawei is yet to announced the closed beta program for global markets.

UP NEXT: Confirmed: Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0 is coming to smartphones in 2021

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