exFAT

This HarmonyOS NEXT update has added support for exFAT file system format. This will enable the operating system to detect additional external storage devices.

Extensible File Allocation Table (exFAT) is a file system that is an upgraded version of FAT32. It enables the system to efficiently process large files and storage devices.

It was first introduced in 2006 by Microsoft to replace FAT32 on devices with flash memory such as USB and SD cards. FAT32 has a 4GB size limit but exFAT could handle much larger files.

Furthermore, exFAT is supported by various operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android. This allows the user to seamlessly share files between different devices.

HarmonyOS NEXT with exFAT storage support

Charging and other improvements

The new update boosts turbocharging mode to improve overall user experience. The firmware also improves the user interface and optimizes system stability for better performance.

There’s a fix for Celia keyboard which resolves some issues with character position. On the other hand, devices with facial recognition have been facing issues with random unlock errors, which is addressed with this software.

The contact app is getting a new fix for issues in deleting and merging similar contacts. Eventually, the update has optimized the system for a better user experience in some situations.

Beta

Released on October 8, the public beta campaign has gathered more than a million users. The current activity is limited to flagship devices and will expand to other models as the activity progresses.

The program has unlimited test slots and any users with eligible devices can opt for public beta, folowed by OTA release.

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During the third OpenHarmony Technology Conference, the President of Huawei Device Business Group Software section – Gong Ti gave a speech. He mentioned that the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta participants have crossed 1 million.

The executive stated that hundreds of thousands of users are already using the HarmonyOS NEXT. The progress is in full swing and the most-awaited software product will go official in the fourth quarter alongside the flagship Mate 70 series.

Gong further said that OpenHarmony is also expanding its virtue at full pace. 30+ partners have released over 50 open-source HarmonyOS software distribution platforms. These platforms include finance, education, medicine, transportation, government affairs, and other fields.

Speaking of devices, Gong mentioned that 400+ commercial devices are compatible with OpenHarmony. HarmonyOS also exceeded 900 million installations and no doubt, this figure will rise significantly with the “NEXT” software upgrade.

HarmonyOS NEXT will eventually take the HarmonyOS’s success to a new level. The latest software system is said to feature the best app functioning and UI transitions. Users will observe a smoother, faster, and safer device experience with this OS.

The company has currently unveiled the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta for Mate 60 series, Mate X5 models, and MatePad Pro 13.2 tablets. On the flip side, Huawei also launched the second phase of HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta for Pura 70 series smartphones, the Pocket 2 clamshell device, and the MatePad Pro 11 2024.

You can check the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta features and useful enhancements HERE.

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With the latest security patch, the company has fixed 6 medium-level CVEs. This time, there aren’t any critical bugs found in the device’s system. However, we recommend keeping your devices up-to-date with the newest software or security builds.

These rollouts often work as a baseline build for the major updates. On the other hand, they also protect the device from privacy exploits and harmful malware that often leads to system crashes, app freezing, abnormal functioning, and data leaks.

Apart from 6 CVEs, the company has also fixed 2 critical and 16 high-level third-party library defects. Installing the new security patch on your device will unlock an efficient and bug-free experience.

EMUI

Huawei has seemingly completed the EMUI 14.2 rollout for its eligible top-end models. Although the company hasn’t mentioned any details regarding the EMUI 14.2 expansion for other models. In this case, it may push a surprising update in the future.

HarmonyOS

The tech giant is quite busy with the HarmonyOS NEXT in China. The new OS has reached the public beta phase. It may step on the stability platform next month alongside the Mate 70 series. You can learn more about the software upgrade HERE.

October 2024 security patch hasn’t started to roll out for Huawei devices. At present, the company is busy with the September 2024 update distribution among its left-out devices. Although the company may soon begin the new patch rollout shortly.

Till then, let’s take a look at Huawei October 2024 EMUI and HarmonyOS security patch details.

Huawei October 2024 EMUI and HarmonyOS security patch details released (Image Credits: HuaweiCentral)

Medium:

• CVE-2024-47290, CVE-2024-47291, CVE-2024-47292, CVE-2024-47293, CVE-2024-47294, CVE-2024-9136
• Affected Versions: EMUI 12.0, EMUI 13.0, EMUI 14.0, HarmonyOS 2.0, HarmonyOS 2.1, HarmonyOS 3.0, HarmonyOS 3.1, HarmonyOS 4.0, HarmonyOS 4.2.

Third-Party Library

Critical:

• CVE-2024-33042, CVE-2024-33052
• Affected Versions: EMUI 12, EMUI 13, EMUI 14, HarmonyOS 2.0, HarmonyOS 2.1, HarmonyOS 3.0, HarmonyOS 4.0.

High:

• CVE-2024-40658, CVE-2024-40662, CVE-2024-40652, CVE-2024-40657, CVE-2024-40655, CVE-2024-40656, CVE-2024-33045, CVE-2024-33038, CVE-2024-33043, CVE-2024-33050, CVE-2024-34739, CVE-2024-34741, CVE-2024-23381, CVE-2024-23384, CVE-2024-2937, CVE-2024-4607
• Affected Versions: EMUI 12, EMUI 13, EMUI 14, HarmonyOS 2.0, HarmonyOS 2.1, HarmonyOS 3.0, HarmonyOS 3.1, HarmonyOS 4.0, HarmonyOS 4.2.

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This App Clone feature is exclusive to HarmonyOS NEXT and has been spotted with a recently closed beta rollout. It can create up to 5 clones of the original app within the same device.

These apps will open and function separately based on their features. The company has also confirmed that cloned apps will be listed on the app clone settings. These can be deleted in case you no longer need them.

With that being said, you can create icons for these apps on the home screen altogether. A little blue icon on the bottom right corner of the app icons is confirmed as a clone.

Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT App Clone (Source – ithome)

The feature reminds me of App Twin, a capability first introduced with EMUI smartphone years ago. This feature creates two instances of the same app and allows you to log in with two different accounts (for that app).

This feature was launched for social media apps such as FaceBook and WhatsApp. Upgrading such capability and bringing a more aggressive cloning capability is new for HarmonyOS NEXT. Although app clones may not fancy all but it will be useful for some users.

HarmonyOS NEXT is a new operating system based on HarmonyOS and developed by Huawei. The Chinese tech maker has polished many core software technologies for this new OS and built for native applications.

This new HarmonyOS has been under testing since early 2024 and it’ll enter public test on October 8.

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Weibo tipster @BrotherRuiDigital says that the Huawei HarmonyOS 4.4 is coming. The software seems laggy but extraordinary. It may go official in the next few weeks.

Responding to the leak, a few netizens said that Huawei might be releasing this software as the last “HarmonyOS 4” version for its devices, making them compatible with the next major upgrade. Hereafter, the company will unveil the HarmonyOS NEXT.

Some also said that Huawei might introduce this software system with the Nova 13 series. The high-end smartphone lineup is expected to launch this month. These new models could come out of the box with the HarmonyOS 4.4 operating system.

Huawei hasn’t confirmed any such details about a new software system so far. Although the company may launch such a feature for its old devices after the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta release for eligible handsets. Yes, the new build may work as a baseline build for old devices before upgrading to the major update.

Leak suggests Huawei HarmonyOS 4.4 coming soon (Image Credits: Weibo)

New HarmonyOS Versions

HarmonyOS 4.5: Earlier, the 4.4 build was suspected to launch with Smart TV V5 Max 110. But the company unveiled the product with HarmonyOS 4.5. Read more.

HarmonyOS 5.0: Huawei has also launched new smartwatches: the Watch GT 5 and 5 Pro with HarmonyOS 5.0. The wearables support various features and tech capabilities that are missing from the previous generation models. Read More.

A recent OTA public beta for the AITO M5 and M7 smart car series hinted at the HarmonyOS 4.4 version. The changelog revealed that Super Home Screen 2.0, the new home screen layout, and split-screen view of apps like Petal Maps supports HarmonyOS 4.4 and above versions. Later, the OEM adjusted it and mentioned 4.3.

The exact details of the new HarmonyOS version are unclear. Although we may soon get more information about this matter. Stay tuned for more revelations.

Leak suggests Huawei HarmonyOS 4.4 coming soon (Image Credits: ITHome)

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According to the changelog, Huawei is rolling out the call effect optimization update for the FreeBuds 6i with HarmonyOS 4.2.0.198 version. Make sure to have sufficient storage and battery level in your device as the earbuds firmware weighs 3.07MB.

The update doesn’t carry any major changes for the new earbuds. Although it improves the call effect feature of the device. As a result, users will observe a more clear and immersive sound while having an audio conversation with friends and family.

Users may also get a seamless connection while talking on phone calls without any interruptions. Apart from the calling effect, users may also get rid of internal issues (if any) or system glitches after installing the latest update on their audio wearable.

Huawei improves FreeBuds 6i call effect feature with new update (Image Credits: Huawei)

Huawei is rolling out the latest update in China under a phased rollout. It may take some time to approach all the device owners. However, you can try out installing the update manually, using the Huawei AI Life app. Just click on your device name and tap Check for Updates. To the available version, hit the Update button.

The company is currently busy with the HarmonyOS NEXT preparations. It will launch the HarmonyOS native public beta program on October 8. By the end of this year, FreeBuds 6i may also fetch the new beta upgrade. Hence, keep your device up-to-date.

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Yes, HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving sold 39931 new smart cars in September 2024. The shipment has increased from the last month due to new vehicle launches.

The company also announced that the HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving unit has won the high-end market with the most smart car deliveries for consecutive 5 months.

HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving unit works on excellent product strength and strategies for a brilliant market performance. As a result, it has topped the average transaction price of Chinese automobile brand devices. The company said it will continue to make more efforts in this section to boost its profitable journey in the smart car sector.

Further inputs reveal the company shipped a total of 35560 AITO cars in September. AITO M9 continues to be a high-demand SUV in the market and delivered 15496 units last month. It’s the sales champion of the 500000+ yuan luxury car category.

M7 series is also on the same list and has set a new record in the Chinese new energy luxury brands – thanks to high-end Huawei smart car solutions. The STELATO S9 sold 2169 models in September and topped in the 400000 Class luxury pure electric EVs.

Newcomers like Luxeed R7 also received immense support in the market and achieved 11000 orders from September 24 to 28. The company will likely serve more luxurious and premium smart car solutions for its automakers to remain at the top in the Chinese automobile market.

HarmonyOS Intelligent Driving shipped 39931 smart cars in September 2024 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

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Samsung is the largest Android partner and sells most devices in each quarter. Despite this dominance, the South Korean tech firm is a latecomer in the software experience.

It made some changes in One UI 6 including a new quick settings panel and new controls. These are much appreciated by One UI users but that doesn’t reflect any solution for a core issue.

The software feels more rigid and animations are still not fluid enough to fully utilize the device’s hardware performance. The user interface has improved over time yet Samsung could do even better.

One UI 7 will be based on Android 15, the latest Android software version. There are new camera optimizations, better navigation capabilities, satellite connectivity support, and more.

Aside from these, what do the competitors have to offer?

iOS 18

Apple has recently refreshed its iOS operating system for iPhones. It has drastically changed the software UI, improved personalization, and optimized animation effects throughout the system.

For example, the two new popular sections in this new OS are the control center and home screen. Apple is now allowing users to customize the control center and add custom controls.

This feature is already available in Android devices but Apple took it to the next level with new customizations. You can resize control buttons based on the space and group them. iOS 18 users can also manage different control screens based on their categories for an improved experience.

Another addition is the app icons with colors based on a tint selection right on the screen without even going to the settings. These capabilities are far more accessible compared to Samsung or Android.

Coming to the performance, the app and animations open slightly faster and animations are optimized to feel surrealistic, except for the 60Hz devices.

HarmonyOS NEXT

Coming to the new player, HarmonyOS NEXT is a new operating system based on HarmonyOS. Huawei has been polishing this Android-influenced OS for the past four years.

The software has now achieved a native app ecosystem in the Chinese market. It is redesigned for maximum fluidity and physics-based controls.

In comparison to One UI 6, HarmonyOS (not HarmonyOS NEXT) performs far better in smoothness and app interactions. HarmonyOS NEXT has even better interactions with the native experience.

One UI 7 will be better?

Even though Samsung may not achieve superiority over these two software, it should at least come to the same level as its competitors because it will eventually benefit its customers. We’ll see what the company unveils at SDC event.

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Huawei uses HarmonyOS smart automotive software solution to provide self-driving technologies for car companies across the Chinese automotive industry.

Yu Chengdong said that HarmonyOS for smart cars could become the number one solution in the high-end car market in the next five years. The company has already integrated its solutions in the sub 500,000 yuan range and now it’s going for 1 million yuan and above market.

The automotive chief said Huawei makes cars with several brands including Aito, BAIC, and others. He pointed out that the company has already become successful in the high-end market citing the Wenjie M9 vehicle with robust sales.

“Although the four-world cars are made by different car manufacturers, Huawei is in control of the experience and underlying technology,” said Chengdong.

ADS 3.0

Earlier this year, Huawei introduced Automated Driving System (ADS) 3.0 for smart cars. The solution uses LiDAR + Camera solutions. On the other hand, rivals such as Tesla are considering using camera solutions and have eliminated LiDAR a few years ago.

Yu Chengdong said camera solutions without LiDAR will leave the camera blinded. He said cameras have limits and it could become hard for the car to maintain its senses in unfavorable weather.

The system brings smart features such as enhanced parking features. It has also added AI safety checks to keep the car functioning in most scenarios. To conclude, the automotive chief said that ADS 3.0 is not L3 yet but is designed based on L3 standards.

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Tipster FixedFocus has revealed that the company’s native operating system will bring extended cloud storage for those upgrading from HarmonyOS 4.2.

The tipster confirmed that the storage will help people store data from one device as a backup and restore if the device loses the data after the upgrade process is completed.

Furthermore, this storage could be temporary but there’s no certain information on whether it will be free or come under a special offer.

This bells some rings and reminds us of a free storage service launched in July 2023. Under this model, Huawei smartphone users were allowed to store their data in cloud storage and format the device.

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The service was free of charge but the data could only be stored temporarily such as for 24 hours. Within that time, the user was reminded to restore the data or buy more storage to keep it on the cloud.

HarmonyOS NEXT is a native operating system designed to provide a new user experience and improved performance compared to the existing HarmonyOS. The version also supports only native mobile apps.

Since it’s a whole new upgrade, the company may want to ramp up its upgrades at the beginning. Therefore, offering free temporary cloud storage will speed up the upgrades from older devices without worrying about the cloud storage price or data.

Huawei will open HarmonyOS NEXT public beta on October 8. This will enable users of selected models to test the latest features with unlimited testing slots.

The first batch of devices includes Huawei Mate X5 foldable, Mate 60 Series, and MatePad Pro’s latest tablet. Over the past two years, Huawei has collaborated with the Chinese software industry to develop thousands of native HarmonyOS applications.

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