Huawei Mate Xs foldable phone getting May 2021 security update [EMUI]

Huawei is expanding the availability of its May 2021 security update and the Mate Xs foldable phones are the next in line to get it. A new update carrying EMUI 11 version 11.0.0.183  is rolling out for these foldable smartphones which are just limited to the security improvements other than adding new features or any other major changes.

The users must check their battery backup before updating the smartphones and it should be more than 50%. Also, check your storage before downloading the update package, and last but not least, do connect to a strong WiFi/connection while downloading.

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The update is rolling out in the Chinese markets. You can check the full details of Huawei’s May 2021 security update below along with the update steps.

What’s New:

Security: Integrates the Android security patch released in May 2021.

May 2021 security patch details: This security update fixes different levels of exploits and issues including  3 critical, 10 high, and 4 medium levels of CVE for improved system security.

HarmonyOS update Status

The Huawei Mate Xs was the initial device that received the HarmonyOS 2 beta just after the announcement along with 28 devices that were eligible for the upgrade. Further, this foldable phone can also participate in the third phase of the HarmonyOS beta rollout.

Meanwhile, the company has also released the first stable HarmonyOS update for its 18 topmost devices including the Mate 40, Mate 40 Plus, P40, Mate X2, and MatePad Pro devices. Following the first stable rollout, we expect the company to soon roll out the new operating system for global users as well.

How to check for updates:

Download via Settings:

• Open Settings
• Then click on System and updates
• If the update is available then click Download and install
• After installing Reboot the device

Download via Support app:

• Open Support app
• Then go to the Service tab
• Click on the Update button
• Tap on Check for updates
• If the update is available then tap on Download and install
• After installing Reboot the device

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