HONOR announced the HONOR 50 series for global markets at the end of October 2021. The company only brought the HONOR 50 and HONOR 50 Lite outside mainland China. These handsets debuted with Magic UI 4.2 based on Android 11 with GMS (Google Mobile Services). Months later, the brand now reveals when these smartphones will be updated to the latest software.

According to HONOR, the Android 12 update for the HONOR 50 series in international markets will arrive as Magic UI 6.0. The HONOR 50 will be the first to receive it in Q2 2022, followed by HONOR 50 Lite in Q3 2022.

The timeline shared by the company is lackluster by today’s standards. Considering that these are the only two main phones from the brand for global markets, it is even worse. Hopefully, HONOR improves its software situation sooner than later.

At the same time, it would be great if new HONOR smartphones made their way to international markets a bit earlier. The HONOR 50 series initially debuted in China in June 2021. But it took the company 4 months to announce it for global markets.

Similarly, the HONOR 60 series already went official in the brand’s home country in December. However, there’s still no official word from the company regarding its availability outside mainland China.

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The HONOR Magic3 Pro has begun to receive the Magic UI 6.0 update in China with version number 6.0.0.118 (C00E118R4P6), bringing along a number of new features and UI changes.

Sized 3.34 GB, the release is most likely a public beta but will be rolled out widely soon when it’s found to be bug-free (via IT Home).

The official changelog mentions improvements to the home screen, automatic dark mode switching, one-click translation, and the fuzzy location feature, among a boatload of other features. Some of these have been given in the snippet from the complete changelog below.

User-Interface

• New desktop: New large folder design, efficient interaction, one touch.
• App Card: Swipe up on the app icon with a horizontal line at the bottom to expand the smart card, which is more convenient to use.
• Dark Mode: The “Sunrise and Sunset” mode is launched in the dark mode, and the dark mode automatically switches after it is turned on.
• Negative screen: The negative screen has been changed from “Smart Assistant・Today” to “Glory Negative Screen”. Welcome to experience the new design of the Honor Negative Screen.

Privacy & Security

• Fuzzy Location: Provide a fuzzy location for apps that don’t need a precise location.
• Clipboard: If the content copied from the clipboard is not pasted beyond the default time of the system, it will be automatically cleared to protect your information security.
• Minimization of permissions: Manage permissions by classification, optimize the permission management interface, realize the minimum permissions for third-party applications to access personal data, and protect your personal information.
• Enhanced mobile phone recovery: In the case of a lost mobile phone, forced shutdown of the mobile phone is prohibited in the lock screen mode. You can use the Find Device function to use SMS to enable mobile data, remotely lock the SIM card, and hide caller contact information.

As already stated, the Magic UI 6.0 update is currently limited to China and there is no indication yet of when it will be making its way to the global variant of the HONOR Magic3 Pro.

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HONOR smartphones run Magic UI based on HUAWEI’s EMUI. Since the brand is now no longer owned by the telecom company, it is expected to use different software. But looks like it won’t be the case, at least in China.

HONOR is all set to launch its first premium smartphone series after being sold off by HUAWEI. These devices called the HONOR Magic3 series are scheduled to go official on August 12.

Ahead of that, a tipster on Weibo says that these phones will arrive with Magic UI 5.0, a new version of the company’s mobile software. As per him, the latest Magic UI 5.0 will be based on HUAWEI’s HarmonyOS.

For those unaware, Chinese Android OEMs are being rumored to use HarmonyOS on their smartphones for the past few months. Hence, it’s not surprising to learn that HONOR could be one of them.

It also makes sense for the brand to continue using its ex-parent company’s software. Because it was also responsible for the improvements in that software through its very own R&D department, which it still has access to as part of the sale.

If it was not the case, then HONOR would have let go of features like Multi Screen Collaboration, which it still uses on its smartphones to connect with its laptops, TVs, and tablets.

Also, it is worth noting that HarmonyOS on smartphones and tablets in its current form is merely AOSP. In other words, it’s just a new version of EMUI with a different name. Hence, even if HONOR uses HarmonyOS as the base for its Magic UI 5.0, it will be able to run Android applications.

That said, we expect to learn more about the software on the HONOR Magic3 series when it goes official next week.

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HONOR hasn’t launched any new product apart from HONOR V40 5G since its sale by HUAWEI. However, the brand is reported to release a number of devices in the coming days in both China and global markets. We have come across multiple certifications for those unreleased products. Now, another upcoming HONOR smartphone pops up on FCC.

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has certified an HONOR smartphone with model number CHL. The certification does not reveal much about this handset except for a few tidbits.

For starters, this device has already been certified by EEC. it will be a 4G phone and therefore, we can expect it to be a budget smartphone. Apart from LTE, it will also have support for 3G, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, and downlink carrier aggregation.

Further, the listing confirms the device’s rated battery capacity to be 3,900mAh. In other words, this handset will be backed by a 4,000mAh battery (typical). Also, the phone will be TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light emission and will be shipping with a bundled pair of wired earphones.

The most interesting information of all is that the forthcoming HONOR CHL could run Magic UI 5.0 out of the box. FCC clearly states the handset’s software version to be 5.0.1.69(C900E12R1P2).

For those unaware, HONOR is yet to officially announce Magic UI 5.0. In fact, it is still rolling out Magic UI 4.0 stable update to eligible devices worldwide. Hence, the software build number could be a typo.

Anyhoo, we expect to learn more about this phone before its official launch via leaks, benchmarks, and more certifications, just like any other smartphone these days.

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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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The sale of Honor to new owners is going to bring big changes to the brand’s business. Up until before the sale, Huawei and Honor have shared technologies just the way Xiaomi and Redmi does. Now that they have cut the ties between them, a necessary move to ensure the survival of Honor, there are expected changes to the way Honor’s business operates.

The joint statement announcing the sale says that Huawei will not own any share in the new company, and it has been reported that operations and after-sales services will not be impacted. However, Honor will have to make new changes to show that it is no longer a Huawei-owned business.

We know these changes will come as Honor released a statement assuring users that it will continue to provide security updates and after-sales service for its existing products. These products are those that it launched during its existence as a Huawei-owned company, some of which launched with Huawei Mobile Services. Below are some of the changes we expect to see:

A return to Google Mobile Services

Huawei phones released in the past year have launched with Huawei Mobile Services. While Huawei’s answer to Google Mobile Services (GMS) is gaining new features rapidly, lots of folks are not keen to pick up a phone that doesn’t have support for Google services right out of the box.

Now that Honor is now an independent company not related to Huawei, we expect new Honor-branded phones made for the international market will come with GMS.

A redesigned Magic UI or a New UX Skin entirely

Honor phones come with an Android skin called Magic UI. Now in its fourth iteration, Magic UI is closely related to Huawei’s own EMUI but with a few additions. If Honor intends to continue with the Magic UI skin, its next version will have to be very different from EMUI and not just a rebadge. We speculate that Honor may eventually ditch Magic UI and launch a new skin entirely just as Vivo did recently by dropping Funtouch OS and announcing OriginOS.

Snapdragon-powered Honor Phones

It has been a while since we saw a Honor smartphone powered by a Snapdragon processor. The ones that come to mind are the Honor 8C which has a Snapdragon 632 processor and the Honor 8X Max which is powered by the Snapdragon 660. Both phones were launched in 2018.

Most Honor phones released since 2019 have come with Huawei’s Kirin processors, and this year, we have seen Honor also launch phones with MediaTek 5G processors.

Now that it is no longer a Huawei-owned company, it should have access to Qualcomm processors and not limited to 4G chipsets like its former owner. This means we should see Honor phones powered by new Snapdragon 4G and 5G processors such as the Snapdragon 720G and the Snapdragon 765G.

We expect this to be good news for markets where Honor has continued to release phones with the already old Kirin 710 processor.

Conclusion

These are the changes we expect to see in the near future from Honor. However, these changes may take a while to arrive and not be immediate. Nevertheless, we look forward to seeing what the future holds for Honor as it forges a new path.

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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.

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Last week, Huawei started rolling out Magic UI 3.1 update to Honor 20 users in India. Now, the Honor View 20 has also begun to receive the update in the region. The company’s new mobile software for this handset comes with Android 10, bears build number EMUI 10.1.0.221, and weighs 4.91GB in size.

EMUI 10.1 aka Magic UI 3.1 initially debuted on Huawei P40 series. Then, the company began to seed it out to more devices starting in the company’s home country China. As the firms finished up rolling out the update in that region, it began to start updating global variants.

Since Huawei is a big name in Europe, devices in those countries were first in line to receive the update. As days passed by, the company finally seeded out Magic UI 3.1 to Honor 20 in India last week. Now, even the Honor View 20 aka Honor V20 has also started to get it.

Like any other system update, it is being rolled out in batches. Anyway, when the OTA hits your device, make sure to download and install it to experience new features like Multi-Window, Multi-Screen Collaboration, Cross-Device Photo Gallery, and more.

The first-ever Magic UI 3.1 Closed Beta for Honor V20 was released in April alongside Honor V30 series and Honor 20 series. That means, it took the company four months to deliver the stable update in India.

UP NEXT: These 20 devices will receive EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 global update

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Honor 20 was one of the last Huawei smartphones to launch in India with GMS (Google Mobile Services). This handset came with Magic UI 2.1 based on Android Pie out of the box. Now, it is receiving the newly released Magic UI 3.1 in the country.

Just like Xiaomi (MIUI 12), Huawei has been rolling out EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 to its smartphones and tablets worldwide. After completing the rollout in China, the company is focusing on international markets.

Just last month, Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro began to receive the much-awaited Magic UI 3.1 in Europe. Now, the same update is live in India but only the former device has got it so far.

The latest OTA system update for Honor 20 in India weighs a whopping 4.63GB in size and comes with build number 10.1.0.230. Apart from bringing new features, the update also bumps up the security patch level to June 2020.

The new Huawei mobile software brings features like Multi-Screen Collaboration, Cross-Device Photo Gallery, Multi-Window, Huawei MeeTime video calling app, and more.

As usual, the update is being rolled out in batches and hence it may take time to reach every unit out there.

UP NEXT: These 20 devices will receive EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 global update

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Huawei debuted EMUI 10.1 with the P40 series in late March. The same mobile software is known as Magic UI 3.1 for Honor devices withs some tweaks. The company has been continuously rolling out this update to all the eligible devices in China. Now, after almost three months, it has finally announced the list of eligible/supported devices in global markets.

The EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 is a minor update to the previous iteration (EMUI 10) of the software first announced in late 2019 alongside Huawei Mate 30 series. The highlights of the new update are as listed below.

• New Always-on Display (AOD)
• Multi-window
• Huawei MeeTime Video Calling App
• Huawei Share
• Multi-screen Collaboration
• Cross-devive Photo Gallery
• Huawei Celia Voice Assistant

A total of 20 globally available Huawei and Honor smartphones will be updated to EMUI 10.1/Magic UI 3.1 starting late June.

EMUI 10.1 Global Eligible/Supported Devices

• Huawei P30
• Huawei P30 Pro
• Huawei Mate 20
• Huawei Mate 20 Pro
• Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS
• Huawei Mate 20 X
• Huawei Mate 20 X 5G
• Huawei Nova 5T
• Huawei Mate Xs
• Huawei P40 lite
• Huawei Nova 7i
• Huawei Mate 30
• Huawei Mate 30 Pro
• Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G
• Huawei MatePad Pro
• Huawei MediaPad M6 10.8

Magic UI 3.1 Global Eligible/Supported Devices

• Honor View 30 PRO
• Honor 20
• Honor 20 PRO
• Honor View 20

Having said that, the delivery as well as version of the update to the above-mentioned devices will vary by region.

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Huawei has been rolling out EMUI 10.1 ever since the company announced it alongside P40 series. Initially, it was available as closed beta releases in China. Soon, the company began to roll out open beta as well as stable builds in its home country. Now, according to EMUI official Weibo account, Huawei has successfully rolled out EMUI 10.1 to 36 devices.

The 36 devices that have received EMUI 10.1 include Honor-branded smartphones as well. Also, it is worth noting that not all the devices have received stable build as some of them are still limited to public beta. 

For instance, Nova 5i Pro, Nova 5, Nova 5z, Enjoy 10S, and Honor 20S have just started receiving open beta builds today.

Further, Honor devices are receiving Magic UI 3.1, which is a fork of EMUI 10.1 with some minor tweaks. Anyway, it took the company two months to roll out the update to 36 devices. 

To be fair, Huawei’s performance is much better than Oppo, which is yet to release ColorOS 7 to all of its device in China, let alone international markets.

Having said that, only a few devices have received the EMUI 10.1 update globally and the company is yet to reveal its rollout plan for international markets clearly.

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Ever since Huawei announced EMUI 10.1 / Magic UI 3.1 in late March, it has been rolling out beta builds to eligible devices in China. After almost two months of testing, the company has now begun to release stable builds for certain devices. Earlier today, we reported the arrival of EMUI 10.1 stable update for Huawei P30 series and MatePad Pro. Now, Huawei Nova 6 series and Honor V30 series are getting a similar treatment.

So far, Huawei / Honor has managed to roll out EMUI 10.1 / Magic UI 3.1 stable update for 7 devices including a tablet. The latest batch of devices to get the update are the ones listed below.

• Huawei Nova 6 5G
• Huawei Nova 6
• Huawei Nova 6 SE
• Honor V30
• Honor V30 Pro

Before these devices, the stable update was first available for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, and MatePad Pro.

Anyway, it is worth noting that the update for the above-mentioned devices is limited to China only. Also, uses will have to register in Huawei Club app to receive the update. The wider rollout for these devices will begin based on feedback from the early adopters.

We except more devices to receive stable builds in the coming days, especially those models that entered Open Beta channel last week. Nevertheless, Huawei and Honor are yet to announce the global rollout of EMUI 10.1 and Magic UI 3.1.

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Honor launched the Honor 10X with 5G connectivity in China earlier today for a starting price of 1,899 Yuan ($268). The handset runs Magic UI 3.1, a fork of EMUI 10.1 like other recently launched Honor smartphones. The company is set to deliver its new mobile software to older handsets. Hence, at the event, it also announced the complete list of supported/eligible devices that will be receiving the Magic UI 3.1 update.

Magic UI 3.1 is similar to EMUI 10.1 in all means possible. There’s no major difference between them except for few tweaks here and there. Honor has been seeding out beta builds for eligible devices for over a month now.

Last week, the brand even rolled out the first Magic UI 3.1 Public Beta (Open Beta) build for its phones like Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor V20, and Honor Magic 2. However,  the Honor 9X series received EMUI 10.1 just like during Closed Beta releases.

But now, the company has confirmed that even Honor 9X and 9X Pro will be receiving Magic UI 3.1. We think the system will be updated in the next  Open Beta build followed by a stable release for the public.

That being said, here’s the final list of Honor devices that are confirmed to receive the Magic UI 3.1 update in China.

Magic UI 3.1 Supported / Eligible Devices

• Honor V30 Pro
• Honor V30
• Honor V20 Pro
• Honor V20
• Honor 20
• Honor 20S
• Honor 20 Lite
• Honor Magic 2
• Honor 9X
• Honor 9X Pro
• Honor 9A

Do note the above-listed eligible devices for Magic UI 3.1 update is only limited to China. Honor is yet to reveal the supported devices for global markets.

UP NEXT: Official List Of Huawei Smartphones Eligible For EMUI 10.1 Update

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