The Chinese tech giant launched the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta activity on October 8. Following the progress, many tipsters claimed that Huawei will launch the stable HarmonyOS NEXT later this month. It seems the leaks led us on the right track.

A recent input suggested that HarmonyOS NEXT may go official next week. Now we have an official announcement that reflects more offerings for this month.

The new promo poster implies HarmonyOS NEXT as the major focus of the event. During the conference, Huawei may add more devices to the current public beta activity. It may further reveal some details about the Mate 70 series smartphones.

Here’s what the Huawei wrote for the upcoming event:

“The stars are shining, let’s see HarmonyOS together.
On October 22 at 19:00, the original HarmonyOS Night and Huawei’s all-scenario new product launch conference invite you to enjoy. #HarmonyOSNEXT#

Looking into the image, the HarmonyOS NEXT logo is stamped over a huge sphere which symbolizes Celia. Thus, the firm may introduce new Celia assistant features as well at this event.

HarmonyOS NEXT to officially debut on October 22 (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

He Gang – the CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group Unit reposted the teaser. The executive said that he would reveal more innovative experiences of HarmonyOS NEXT for everyone. The company could share HarmonyOS NEXT roadmap for eligible devices including phones, tablets, smart TVs, and smart home products.

Nova 13 Series:

Apart from HarmonyOS NEXT, Huawei will launch the Nova 13 series at the same event. The standard and Pro models of this lineup are open for pre-order at the VMall. You can check more details and participate in the pre-booking HERE.

October 22 will be a memorable day in Huawei’s history. The company will likely unveil the stable HarmonyOS NEXT – an Android-free OS, talk about its new software features, and advanced capabilities, and probably Mate 70 series launch as well.

So mark this date on your calendar and get ready to witness a surprising and innovative evening next week.

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RuiPlaysDigital mentions that the Huawei Mate 70 series will likely launch as a dual-frame lineup. It will adapt to both a single and double framework for efficiency.

Here, the single framework refers to the self-developed HarmonyOS NEXT apps whereas, the double framework is for Android. It means Huawei may launch an Android-compatible version of the Mate 70 series handsets in the time ahead.

Android-compatible version means that Mate 70 smartphones will be able to run Android applications. At the same time, it will bring HarmonyOS NEXT apps to Chinese consumers to meet their daily requirements with faster and smoother services.

If true, Huawei Mate 70 models will be able to support both HarmonyOS NEXT and Android app versions. This will ultimately enhance the user experience.

Some netizens even see this as a huge relief point as those who don’t want to jump on a new upgrade can continue to choose the old system. Things aren’t clear hence, we have to wait for the official announcement on this subject.

Huawei Mate 70 rumored to come in HarmonyOS NEXT and Android app support versions (Image Credits: Weibo)

This input further hints that Huawei could unveil the Mate 70 series in the global markets. Last year, the company didn’t launch the Mate 60 models on the overseas platform. However this time, worldwide users may get the chance to explore Mate 70.

Perhaps this could have been a reason behind the Mate 70 series launch delay. Earlier reports claimed that Huawei is optimizing the software part for the Mate 70 models. As a result, the launch may delay from September to November this year.

Apart from the compatibility, the tipster mentioned that the Huawei Mate 70 series may launch in mid to late November. The accuracy of the current leak is still in question. Thus, let’s take this information with a grain of salt for the moment.

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Weibo tipster @RuiPlaysDigital shared an image of two Control Panels, claiming them to be of HarmonyOS NEXT and MagicOS 9.0. One of these is similar to an early revelation of HarmonyOS NEXT Control Center and adds consent on this matter.

The tipster says the only difference between HarmonyOS NEXT and Honor MagicOS 9.0 Control Panel is the arrangement of widgets. For instance, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth tabs, audio controller, volume and brightness adjuster, and so on.

Meanwhile, other features and icons of these two Control Panels are quite identical to each other. The blur effect between the two also differs to some extent but possesses the same capability. Let’s explore both Control Panels one by one.

Honor MagicOS 9.0 Control Panel

The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth tabs are placed vertically on the top left, beside the hotspot section. Below these buttons, users will find the media player and two adjusters: brightness and volume. Settings and Edit icons are also visible above the hotspot.

At the topmost side, there is a battery indicator and other network services icon. The rest of the Control Panel is full of quick setting icons like ring, rotate, and more.

The live image shows an opaque background rather than a slight blur. But that could be the wallpaper effect. Other changes will be clear by the MagicOS 9.0 launch.

HarmonyOS NEXT vs MagicOS 9.0: Control Panel (Image Credits: Weibo)

HarmonyOS NEXT Control Panel

The current appearance is quite similar to a previous leak. It shows merged items instead of separate ones. Just opt for a simple “swipe down” gesture to see all the icons alongside a large brightness adjuster, which is not visible in this picture.

All the icons and tabs appear at equidistance from each other. The tiny icons are now more round than ever before and seem quite big as well as recognizable.

One side of the Control Panel shows the setting icon while the other one highlights the editing option. The background seems more blurry, giving the effect of the main wallpaper on the Control Panel which ultimately makes it more appealing.

Concluding the points, the tipster said that HarmonyOS NEXT Control Panel isn’t the final version. Huawei could make more changes and modify it with the stable version. Thus, we may find more interesting changes between the two major OS(s) later.

Leak shows similar Control Panel of HarmonyOS NEXT and MagicOS 9.0 (Image Credits: Weibo)

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The GoPaint app was launched in May this year to enhance the painting experience for users. It comes with various beautiful canvases, different types of brushes, and tutorials that can help a beginner become a Pro in the painting world.

A netizen recently asked when the company will launch the GoPaint native HarmonyOS app version. In response, a Huawei moderator in the community said the company is working on this process and the results will be out till Q1 2025.

“HarmonyOS NEXT is being improved. After the upgrade, HarmonyOS NEXT does not support”Born to Draw”. This feature is being urgently adapted. It is expected to support in the first quarter of 2025. Please wait patiently for the actual push time. Thank you for your understanding and support.”

It is unclear what the new Huawei GoPaint HarmonyOS NEXT app will bring in Q1 2025 for its users. Although this upgrade will likely make the respective application faster, smoother, and more efficient towards relevant tasks.

Users will get a new and significant app performance with the new GoPaint HarmonyOS NEXT app. We may hit more inputs on this matter in the next year.

Huawei GoPaint HarmonyOS NEXT app to launch in Q1 2025 (Image Credits: ITHome)

GoPaint app: support for more tablets!

The Chinese OEM recently listed four more models in the GoPaint support list. Apart from flagship models, the company has expanded the GoPaint’s compatibility to:

• MatePad Pro 11 2022
• MatePad Pro 10.8 2021
• MatePad 11 2023
• MatePad 11

All these tablets will soon get the GoPaint app with the new HarmonyOS software rollouts. The company will push the respective application in batches. Hence, wait patiently and keep checking the Settings app for a manual installation.

Huawei GoPaint app-compatible tablets (Image Credits: ITHome)

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Tipster UncleKanshan has recently received a notification regarding the new software. The alert reads that Huawei might launch the HarmonyOS NEXT stable version later this month. However, the exact release date is still unconfirmed.

Huawei launched the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program on October 8. Based on the past revelations, the tipster said that the company could showcase the official version tomorrow (October 15). The news ultimately raised users’ excitement.

The latest information seems accurate. Several early inputs claimed that HarmonyOS NEXT will likely go official in October this year. One of the company’s executives even said that the stable version of the new software will meet consumers in Q4 2024.

In that case, the leaked timeline could be correct to some extent. But we have to wait for an official confirmation before jumping to any conclusions on this matter.

HarmonyOS NEXT stable version might launch later this month (Image Credits: Weibo)

Apart from the software info, the leak mentions that Huawei will release its flagship products in mid-November. The date is marked XX (double digit), which hints the Mate 70 or Mate X6 launch will take place in second/third week of next month.

Some netizens asked if the company will unveil any new small-sized tablets this year. In response, the tipster said that details are currently unknown. Judging from the previous 3C listings and revelations, Huawei may launch more tablets this year.

HarmonyOS NEXT

HarmonyOS NEXT has been distributed in two parts. The first batch of devices is fetching the public beta upgrade (Check the public beta update changelog HERE). Meanwhile, the second batch models are ready for the closed beta version.

The speed in the HarmonyOS NEXT beta rollouts among eligible devices hints that Huawei could unveil the new software’s stable version this month.

Mate 70 series will come with the pre-installed HarmonyOS NEXT. Other devices like the Mate 60 series, Mate X5, and MatePad Pro 13.2 will likely be the first to get the official version. You can check the HarmonyOS NEXT Upgrade Plan HERE.

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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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The company is informing its app developers about the new HarmonyOS NEXT API 12 SDK. As per the official notice, Huawei will only support API 12-based apps on the HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery, starting from November 10, 2024.

Other applications based on the beta API 12 or below builds won’t be listed on the AppGallery. Hence, developers should update their apps to the latest SDK version at the earliest. Or else, their applications may face restriction problems.

“Starting from November 10, 2024, Huawei AppGallery on HarmonyOS NEXT will only support API 12 apps that have integrated Release SDK and Beta apps of API 12 or below will be restricted. Please complete the version update as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and support!.”

API (Application Programming Interface) and SDK (Software Development Kit) are significant tools for developers to build apps. In the latest API 12 release, Huawei made amendments that make apps more compatible with HarmonyOS NEXT.

HarmonyOS NEXT AppGallery to support only API 12 apps: Huawei (Image Credits: ITHome)

Inputs further reveal that Huawei has released the DevEco Studio NEXT 5.0.3.900 version. It is a dedicated development platform for apps and services. It offers multiple features and supports various programming languages, the multi-device preview of UI codes, and other significant tools for app making.

The company is now asking its developers to download the new DevEco Studio version for recompiling and updating their applications with the API 12 SDK.

Changes:

• ohpm-repo adds the use_reverse_proxy field to configure whether to use the reverse proxy option.
• The API capability level of this version is API 12 release

Doing so will make the native apps more compatible with HarmonyOS NEXT as well as enable users to easily manage them on their devices. It will also make them stable and more responsive towards new features and existing services.

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Weibo tipster @AdakFenglangjuxu mentioned that Huawei device users who upgraded to HarmonyOS NEXT can use the WeChat seamless chat transfer tool.

From the name, the feature will efficiently transfer all the chat records of WeChat to the new software system, without losing any details or other data of the app. Ensure that you are using the WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT application version.

The feature seems quite effective. Often users concern about the device data and chats while upgrading their device to a new OS. Doing so leads to conversation loss and requires multiple processes to transfer the chat records locally.

Although WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app has resolved this problem with a seamless chat transfer tool. Note this feature will only support Huawei devices upgraded to the HarmonyOS NEXT beta version. Others have to wait for subsequent builds.

WeChat HarmonyOS NEXT app has seamless chat transfer feature (Image Credits: Weibo)

The tipster further reveals that HarmonyOS NEXT has great changes for the Control Center. It may also bring an iOS-like live map to users for easy navigation.

HarmonyOS NEXT could further adopt a one-tap lock screen access capability and some more effective changes. A recent feature of the new OS is app cloning which can split the original app into 5 clones so that users can effectively run the application.

More such features are on the way. Many native HarmonyOS apps are now open for public testing. The drawback is only HarmonyOS NEXT beta users can explore these applications. But Huawei may expand the software testing to more device owners in the coming weeks.

HarmonyOS NEXT App Clone feature can create 5 clones of an app for simultaneous use

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The company began HarmonyOS NEXT public beta program on October 8. At the same time, it started sending new upgrade reminders to the Huawei home storage and router users for HarmonyOS NEXT testing. The process is gradually proceeding.

Home storage products ensure that users can sync their PC, tablets, and phones to make file transfer more suitable. One can easily access files stored in the home storage from anywhere and anytime with the same account on multiple devices.

As per the upgrade reminder, the tech giant is developing new and smarter features for its home products. One of these features includes linking tools like gallery collaboration for home storage devices. The details of the new feature are unknown. But it will likely help with quick and easier access to images in the home storage.

Further inputs reveal that Huawei will upgrade some existing features for the Wi-Fi router. The new changes may offer a slightly different experience to users due to the HarmonyOS NEXT adaptation. Yet, it will surely be better than before.

Huawei testing HarmonyOS NEXT for home storage and routers (Image Credits: Huawei)

“The linkage features such as home storage gallery collaboration are being adapted in the HarmonyOS NEXT system and will be gradually upgraded and supported in the future.”

Huawei is testing the HarmonyOS NEXT features for several products. The company recently opened the testing for smart TVs and developing new as well as smart tools. Meanwhile, testing for phones and tablets has reached the public beta phase.

After the home storage and routers testing, it seems the OEM won’t take much time to add more devices in HarmonyOS NEXT closed and public beta activities.

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