Huawei officially announces which of its mobiles will update to the new version of the operating system, Android 7.0 Nougat, through the interface EMUI 5Specifically, six models will receive the update. Six confirmed At this time, although more may arrive. They include the Huawei Mate 8 and the Huawei P9.
Huawei Mate 9 already with EMUI 5.0
First of all, we must talk about Huawei Mate 9which you won't see on this list. Indeed, if you have the latest Huawei phone, or if you're planning to buy one, or any of its variants, you won't receive the Android 7.0 update… because It's coming with this new versionThat's why it doesn't appear on that list, because it already has firmware based on this version. Furthermore, EMUI 5.0 on the Mate 9 takes advantage of its hardware to offer a smoother experience and smarter resource management.
Update to Android 7.0 for Huawei
Huawei has announced which are the smartphones that the company is going to update to the new version of the operating system, already confirmed. These will be the Huawei P9, as well as its two variants, the Huawei P9 Plus and the Huawei P9 Litewhich is great news for this last one is mid-rangeIn addition, they will also update the Huawei Nova and the Huawei NovaPlusThese are the phones that, it is claimed, could have been the original Google Pixel. And last but not least, we would also have the Huawei Mate 8, the only one released the year before this update.
- Confirmed: Huawei P9, P9 Plus, P9 Lite, Nova, Nova Plus and Mate 8.
- Kill 9: It does not appear because it already incorporates Android Nougat with EMUI 5.0.
Regarding when they will receive the new update, it seems that the first to update and in receive the Beta EMUI 5.0 or trial version will be the Huawei Mate 8 and the Huawei P9In any case, the deployment is carried out gradually by region and may vary by operator; in general, arrivals are concentrated in the first months of the upgrade cycle for the most recent models, and later for the rest.
Key new features of Android 7.0 and EMUI 5
The exact new features vary by model, but we can expect functions of multi-windowImprovements in power consumption with Doze and fine-tuning of notifications. In terms of security, Nougat strengthens the encryption and verifications from the start, while EMUI 5.0 adds clearer controls and a more intuitive design refined and intuitive.
- EMUI 5.0 Learn from your habits to prioritize apps and accelerate openings.
- Energy management improved to expand the autonomy.
- Updated interface with the option to activate the app drawer.
And the others?
Now we must ask what will happen with other mobile phones such as the Huawei Mate 7, the Huawei Mate S and the Huawei P8We would expect these smartphones to be on the list to receive the update, but for now they are not. One of the features of EMUI 5 is that it is designed for learn from the user and facilitate navigation through the options. The learning system is not simple, and this is probably the biggest problem for integrating it into phones older than the Huawei Mate 8, which was the first to feature it. next generation processors from the company. Even so, we cannot rule out an update for powerful models like the Mate 7, the Mate S, or the P8. Various competitor reports indicated that P8, P8 Lite and Mate S may not be included in the official plans, although Huawei could always prioritize stability and support above the amount.
Honor and other candidate models according to leaks
Within the Huawei ecosystem, there were leaks that placed models such as Honor 6X, Honor Note 8 y Huawei G9 Plus within the plans to update to EMUI 5.0 on Android Nougat, along with the aforementioned Nova y Nova PlusThere was even talk that the MediaPad M3 You should receive this version in the near future. As always, availability depends on the region, of the type device-free or the operator and the internal certification schedules.
How to request the HiCare update on compatible models
In some markets, Huawei allows request the update in advance through the app Hicare from Google Play. It's important to use a recent version (at one time it was required) HiCare 2.0.2_OVE) and that the terminal is spirit. In the case of Huawei P9 A specific firmware was required (EVA-L09C432B182To request Nougat with EMUI 5.0, you must open HiCare, select your country/region, accept the terms, and go to the section... Update to request it; then, from Settings > System > Software updatesIt is downloaded and installed when available.
Upgrading to Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.0 represents a leap forward in performance, autonomy y to maximise security and your enjoyment. For Huawei's latest range. With a phased rollout, the confirmed models (P9, P9 Plus, P9 Lite, Nova, Nova Plus, and Mate 8) are a safe bet, while some Honor and other Huawei models appear in leaks. If your phone is unlocked and compatible, checking availability in Settings or via HiCare will speed up the update's arrival when the server opens in your region.
