Huawei releasing new improvements for Nova 6 SE, Nova 7 SE, Nova 8 SE and more (HarmonyOS 2.0)

According to the latest information, Huawei Nova SE devices that were testing HarmonyOS 2.0 beta update are not getting further improvements via the new software update. This firmware is aimed to improve the overall user experience.

It brings several optimizations in the HM OS features like Super Device, Celia Voice Assistant, and some applications. In contrast, the Super Device functionality gets support for FreeBuds 4.

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The Celia Voice assistant is more improved than before for a better experience, and lastly, some of the applications are also optimized. Besides this, the HM OS firmware has nothing to offer for these Honor phones.

Huawei Nova devices getting HarmonyOS 2.0 beta update:

• Huawei Nova 8 SE
• Huawei Nova 7 SE
• Huawei Nova 7 SE Lohas Edition
• Huawei Nova 7 SE Vitality Edition
• Huawei Nova 6 SE

Software version details of Nova SE phones:

• Huawei Nova 8 SE and Nova 7 SE Vitality Edition: HarmonyOS 2.0 version upgraded 2.0.0.145 from 2.0.0.125
• Huawei Nova 6 SE and Nova 7 SE: HarmonyOS 2.0 version 2.0.0.145 upgraded from 2.0.0.128

To be mentioned, this software update for Huawei Nova phones carries a hefty update size of 1.40GB. Also, it is currently rolling out in China and will soon expand to the global regions as well.

What’s new:

• Super Device: Support for Huawei FreeBuds 4, high and low the smartphone sounds seamlessly flow to the headset.
• Celia Voice Assistant: Optimize the experience of using Celia voice assistance in some scenarios.
• Apps: Optimizes some applications.

Things to remember before you update

• Users are compulsory to download and upgrade to the required EMUI version to receive the beta push.
• During the closed beta test, users are suggested to enable the user experience improvement plan (path: Settings-System and Update-User Experience Improvement Plan) to facilitate the developers to perform system and application analysis, fault diagnosis, etc., and continue to improve the version quality.
• This upgrade will not delete your data, but it is recommended that users take a backup of all of the important data to a PC or the cloud before the update process begins and confirm that the backup content is complete, otherwise it may cause a risk of data loss.
• Some third-party apps may not be compatible with HarmonyOS, the app may not work as usual after the update. It is recommended that you try to update the apps on the latest version from AppGallery.
• After the upgrade process is completed, the phone may heat up, get cold or perform slow charging. This is caused by the self-optimization and adaptation process performed by the system following the upgrade.
• Following the upgrade, rest assured that it will recover by itself after a period of time. It is recommended that you charge for more than 1 hour in your free time. During the charging period, the system will perform optimization to ensure that the mobile application is quickly adapted.
• After the update, the home screen may get unorganized, please adjust it manually.
• This update procedure requires to vacate at least 10GB of free space for the installation package, which will automatically be deleted after the successful installation.

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