Huawei has started to release a new security update for Nova 8 and 8 SE smartphones. The update comes with several optimizations and security improvements.
As per the Nova 8 SE update log, the update mainly installs the security patches released in February 2021. This security patch fixes different levels of exploits and problems, thereby improving system security.
While the Nova 8 Pro update comes with new optimizations for display and system stability, making your phone run smoother and more stable.
Apart from this, a few weeks ago, the company has released an update for Nova 8 and 8 Pro smartphones, which brought February 2021 security update and new improvements for knuckle gestures.
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About device:
In December 2020, Huawei launched the Nova series, Nova 8. This lineup consists of Nova 8 and Nova 8 Pro and comes with various new features such as a 120Hz refresh, new camera system, 7nm Kirin 985 chipset, dual selfie camera, and more.
Talking about the Nova 8 SE, the phone was launched in November last year with two different hardware configurations. It offers a 6.53-inch display with 2400 x 1080 resolution, EMUI 10.1, MediaTek Dimensity 720/800U processor, 64MP rear camera, 16MP selfie camera, 3800mAh battery, and more.
Below you can check the software version and changelog of this update.
Updated EMUI Version:
Huawei Nova 8 SE
- EMUI 10.1 version 10.1.1.150 from 10.1.1.148/149
Huawei Nova 8 Pro
- EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.152 from 11.0.0.137
Updated Changelog:
Huawei Nova 8 SE
- Security: Integrates the Android security patch released in February 2021.
- Security patch details: February 2021 security patch fixes 2 critical and 26 high levels, and 77 medium levels of CVEs for improved system security.
Huawei Nova 8 Pro
- Display: Optimizes display interface
- System: Optimizes system stability
How to update:
Download via Settings:
- Open Settings
- Click on the System & Updates
- Open Software update
- Tap on Check for updates option
- If an update is available, click on Download and install
- After installation Reboot the device
Download via Support app:
- Open the Support app on your device
- Go to the Service tab
- Click on the update button
- Tap on Check for update option
- If an update is available, click on Download and install
- After installation Reboot the device
Note:
- The update is rolling out in batches so it may take some time/days to reach your device.
EMUI version and size may vary. - Maintain enough battery and storage on your device.
