Samsung’s all set to roll out the Android 4.4 KitKat update to its devices, and it seems US Cellular could be among the first carriers to update both flagship smartphones that the Korean giant launched last year. Earlier this week, a leaked document confirmed that US Cellular would be pushing out the KitKat update to the Galaxy S4 from February 19th, and now another leaked document indicates that Galaxy Note 3 owners will start getting the coveted update on the same day as well. It would perhaps be the first time that both yesteryear flagships are getting a major update on the same day, and for the end-user that’s a pretty good thing.
Android 4.4 KitKat brings numerous new features, such as white status bar icons, faster performance and a smoother UI, cloud printing support, NFC tap and pay functionality, a user-facing setting for selecting the default messaging and launcher apps, a camera shortcut on the homescreen, improved Samsung keyboard, and reduced memory usage. As always, the update’s rollout will be staggered, which means it will be a few days before it arrives on every user’s device, though you might want to do manual checks in the Settings » General » About device » Software updates menu to fast-track the process.
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The race to Android 2.3 updates is on. Yesterday several users started reporting that Samsung was rolling out a new version of Kies, the desktop software used to update Galaxy S phones. We were wondering what the latest release was for and it appears this update is laying the groundwork for Android 2.3 updates of the Galaxy S.
In a Facebook posting Samsung said, “You need this update to be able to get the 2.3.2 update to your Samsung Galaxy S, Vibrant, Fascinate. 2.3.2 will be worldwide but carriers will be delayed.”
Samsung previously said on their Romanian Facebook page that the Android 2.3 update would be out by the end of March. That has yet to occur, but it looks like things are on schedule now that the new Kies is out.
Just as we saw with the Android 2.2 updates, the international versions of the Galaxy S should be updated long before the US versions of the phone. The delays might have been the carriers fault, but Samsung took a real beating since they arrived so long after the competition.
Hopefully this time around Samsung will work more closely with the US carriers to ensure their phones are updated in a timely manner.
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I am positively shocked that they mentioned the US versions on Facebook. Just checked Mini Kies for the Vibrant and it is updating.
If Sammy makes this happen soon (official Gbread) it will go a long way in ensuring repeat customers.
Would be nice...but some of us just got froyo...naturally I want it though.
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Would be nice...
What are the benefits of the update? All I've seen is speed. I don't need download speed - I use wifi and don't download much anyway - just a few apps. The speed I want is processor. Read my PDF files and books faster. I might not want it as the phone is working just the way I want it. How do you refuse it in that case?
I just looked it up and the only interesting thing is VOIP. I had that on a Nokia.
1. New user interface has a simple and attractive theme in black background, which is designed to give a vivid look while being power efficient too. Menu and settings are changed for ease of navigation.
Don't care - use my own photos as wallpaper
2. Redesigned soft keyboard is optimized for quicker and accurate text input and editing. And the word being edited and dictionary suggestion is vivid and easy to read.
Don't care about that, either.
3. Multi touch key cording to input number and symbols without changing input mode
PITA on the Blackberry
4. Selection of word and copy/paste made easy.
Don't use
5. Improved power management through application control.
Might be interesting
6. Provide user awareness on power consumption. Users can view how the battery is used and which consume more.
Same as above
7. Internet calling – supports SIP calls to other users with SIP account
Very interesting - But Skype over wifi works
8. Support Near-field communication (NFC) – high frequency high speech data transfer within a short range (10 cm). This will be useful feature in m commerce.
No
9. A new download manager facility that supports easy storage and retrieval of downloads
Have no problem now.
10. Support for multiple cameras
Mostly use separate camera - As far as I'm concerned, the 5mp camera in the Nokia C6 was superior to the one in the SGS4G.
I use the phone as a PDA/phone. I don't see much there to benefit me.
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Jiayu officially Rollout Kitkat 4.4 (Trial ver. / Beta ) for Jiayu G4S .
New Rom is available on Needrom.com. & bbs.ejiayu.com
Whats new :-
New and smart dialing Caller First, the new dialer will recommend common contacts based on your usage habits, automatic intelligent, easy Speed Dial; Meanwhile, some well-known companies or service numbers of calls, using Google's online database to match automatically displays the name, even if your phone does not store them .
Optimized for RAM. KitKat Android 4.4 has been optimized for the RAM occupied even fluent only 512MB RAM on some older phones to run. It also further optimized the system is running low with hardware, seems to be better in many smart wearing running on the device.
New icon, lock screen, start the animation and color scheme before the blue-green color design is changed into white / gray, more minimalist, another style icon further flattening, also built some new animations, the whole interface more beautiful, less resource-intensive. In addition, also joined the translucent style interface to ensure that the status bar and the navigation bar to play better results in the application.
Fullscreen mode :
now, whether you are looking at books, or use any application that can easily enter into full-screen mode, hide the virtual keys to bring more investment experience. Simply slide the screen edge, you can retrieve the keys, but also very convenient.
Wireless printing :
Photos you can use Google Cloud Print wireless printing your phone, documents or web pages, other printer manufacturers will quickly follow, publish related applications.
Screen recording feature :
Android 4.4 adds screen recording function, you can record all operations on the device for a period of MP4 video, and choose the aspect ratio or bit rate, and even add a watermark.
Low power audio and positioning modes :
Android 4.4 added a low-power audio and positioning mode to further reduce power consumption of the device.
New Bluetooth profile and infrared compatibility :
Android 4.4 built two new Bluetooth profile, you can support more devices, lower power consumption, including the mouse, keyboard and handle, but also be able to exchange with Bluetooth Map . In addition, the new infrared remote control interface can support more devices, including TVs, switches and so on.
Note :-
1, the upgrade to Android 4.4 version of Android 4.2 version must use the wire brush way to be, does not support the card brush approach. Please note before upgrading users to back up important data on the phone's original, to prevent loss.
2, released the first edition preferred domain version of Android 4.4 experience, there may be some BUG, yet to be discovered and perfect for user testing and experience to use.
3, for the Google Android 4.4 system software version newer, popular applications APK software may have some compatibility issues with pending application developers update the software version.
Awesome! I will try it as soon as i have time, someone antutued it??
This is news update from India, Nokia 6.1 model (TA-1089) received Android 10 update. This update is nearly 1.4 GB in size and contains below major updates.
Dark Mode
Single button Gesture navigation
Better Privacy Controls
Latest Security Updates
Better control on Location Sharing & permission management
Watch overview of new features with hands-on demo on this video.
Finally, this morning the update notification landed on my EVR-N29 UK EE Network supplied device. I have not installed as the update is really big but will certainly update later and provide my thoughts on the experience. Primarliy, I am hoping that the battery life and the audio volume will increase for this model.
Link for information about the device:
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/phones/mate20-x-5g/
Link for information on EMUI 10.1:
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/emui10-1/
EMUI VERSION:
EMUI 10.1 for Huawei Mate 20 X 5G for Europe
EMUI 10.1 version 10.1.0.215
Size: 4.37GB.
HUAWEI MATE 20 X 5G EMUI 10.1 CHANGELOG:
This update introduces EMUI 10.1, designed to deliver a finer-tuned user experience with a higher performance and a more secure system. This operating system, based on distributed technologies, enables you to seamlessly interact across devices and enjoy a diverse range of practical features, including mobile office, in different scenarios. Install this update to facilitate a more intelligent lifestyle.
ALWAYS ON DISPLAY:
Allows the Always On Display clock to change colors dynamically based on the time of day. You can also download more styles from the Themes app.
Adds a three-dimensional clock style option to Always On Display.
FINGERPRINT ANIMATION:
Adds three fingerprint unlock animation options.
MULTI-WINDOW:
Allows you to multitask with ease in Split-screen mode, and send messages using a floating window while watching videos or playing games. Swipe in from the left or right edge of the screen and pause to display the Multi-Window dock. Hold an app icon in the dock and drag it to the side of the screen to enter split-screen view, or touch an app icon to display it in a floating window.
MULTI-DEVICE COLLABORATION
Call answering
Allows you to pick up voice and video calls on your phone from your Huawei laptop.
File Editing
Allows you to directly read and edit files on your phone from your Huawei laptop, and also share your phones’ network and sync notifications.
MORE HANDY FEATURES:
System Performance
Optimizes the deterministic latency engine to provide you with a smoother system user experience.
Battery
Adds the Smart Charge mode, reducing battery aging by adapting and preventing the battery from being continuously charged when full. (This feature is enabled by default.)
Huawei Assistant – Today
Adds Huawei Assistant to the home screen, providing smart reminders personalized news, and other content relevant to you.
Apps
Adds the Huawei Browser App, providing you with an all-new web browsing and searching experience.
FULL SECURITY:
Privacy compliance certification:
Obtained the ISO/IEC 27701 certification.
SECURITY:
Integrated Android security patches released in June 2020 for improved system security.
I installed it but WiFi calling was not working so have rolled back via HiSuite. Be interested to see if anyone else has this issue...
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I installed it but WiFi calling was not working so have rolled back via HiSuite. Be interested to see if anyone else has this issue...
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WiFi-Calling is working fine for me, i live in Kuwait, so idk.
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Yep, Call Recording vanished for me
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WiFi-Calling is working fine for me, i live in Kuwait, so idk.
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After rolling back I forgot to turn off auto update and the phone updated again overnight - and guess what? WiFi calling is now working fine!
AWFRONT said:
Finally, this morning the update notification landed on my EVR-N29 UK EE Network supplied device. I have not installed as the update is really big but will certainly update later and provide my thoughts on the experience. Primarliy, I am hoping that the battery life and the audio volume will increase for this model.
Link for information about the device:
https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/phones/mate20-x-5g/
Link for information on EMUI 10.1:
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/emui10-1/
EMUI VERSION:
EMUI 10.1 for Huawei Mate 20 X 5G for Europe
EMUI 10.1 version 10.1.0.215
Size: 4.37GB.
HUAWEI MATE 20 X 5G EMUI 10.1 CHANGELOG:
This update introduces EMUI 10.1, designed to deliver a finer-tuned user experience with a higher performance and a more secure system. This operating system, based on distributed technologies, enables you to seamlessly interact across devices and enjoy a diverse range of practical features, including mobile office, in different scenarios. Install this update to facilitate a more intelligent lifestyle.
ALWAYS ON DISPLAY:
Allows the Always On Display clock to change colors dynamically based on the time of day. You can also download more styles from the Themes app.
Adds a three-dimensional clock style option to Always On Display.
FINGERPRINT ANIMATION:
Adds three fingerprint unlock animation options.
MULTI-WINDOW:
Allows you to multitask with ease in Split-screen mode, and send messages using a floating window while watching videos or playing games. Swipe in from the left or right edge of the screen and pause to display the Multi-Window dock. Hold an app icon in the dock and drag it to the side of the screen to enter split-screen view, or touch an app icon to display it in a floating window.
MULTI-DEVICE COLLABORATION
Call answering
Allows you to pick up voice and video calls on your phone from your Huawei laptop.
File Editing
Allows you to directly read and edit files on your phone from your Huawei laptop, and also share your phones’ network and sync notifications.
MORE HANDY FEATURES:
System Performance
Optimizes the deterministic latency engine to provide you with a smoother system user experience.
Battery
Adds the Smart Charge mode, reducing battery aging by adapting and preventing the battery from being continuously charged when full. (This feature is enabled by default.)
Huawei Assistant – Today
Adds Huawei Assistant to the home screen, providing smart reminders personalized news, and other content relevant to you.
Apps
Adds the Huawei Browser App, providing you with an all-new web browsing and searching experience.
FULL SECURITY:
Privacy compliance certification:
Obtained the ISO/IEC 27701 certification.
SECURITY:
Integrated Android security patches released in June 2020 for improved system security.
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Mine is still stuck on 9.1.137 android 9. I look for updates and it always says up to date. Not sure why
Maybe some of this can work for you, good luck
Update software
How to Update software - Check for ::Android:: software updates (backup recommended)
www.helpforsmartphone.com
Huawei Mate 20 X (4G) receiving HarmonyOS 2.0.0.219 firmware update
Huawei Mate 20 X (4G) is receiving a new HarmonyOS 2.0.0.219 software update in China. As per the information, this latest update consists of system optimizations and brings December 2021 HarmonyOS security improvements. It enhances the user experience and boosts the overall performance. By...
www.huaweicentral.com
Why can't I download the update on my phone | HUAWEI Support UK
If you can't download the update package or the download doesn't go beyond 0%, try clearing the System update cache.
consumer.huawei.com
Download Huawei Mate 20 X (EVRL29) official firmware (Rom) EVR-LGRP2-OVS 11.0.0.150 3.97GB (Flash File)
This is official Firmware (ROM) for Huawei Mate 20 X (EVR-L29) EVR-LGRP2-OVS 11.0.0.150 3.97GB for download 49384
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Download Huawei Mate 20 X 10.0.0.190 Firmware Update [Europe] [EVR-L29] - Carbon Tesla
Huawei Mate 20 X (EVR-L29) handsets in Europe can now be updated to firmware version 10.0.0.190. This update is based on Android 10 OS (EMUI 10) and features Android security patch level of March 1, 2020.
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It is the 1st of April 2021 and I have just received Android 11, EMUI 11 Update notification on my EVR-N29 Mate 20 X 5G.
I have attached a screenshot of the changelog.
Please share your experiences with this update. I really hope that 2 things will improve: battery life and audio output management.
I will download and install later today!
Enjoy!
NEW EMUI 11 CHANGELOG:
Always On Display (AOD): AOD allows users to customize their screen and showcase their personal style by adding text and images to their lock screen.
Multiwindow mode: Multi-Window allows you to open apps in a floating window for multitasking. You can relocate the floating window to the desired location or minimize it to a floating bubble for easier access later.
Smoother animation: The brand new, intuitive animations throughout EMUI 11 create a smoother, more unified, and visually pleasing user experience when touching items or sliding on the screen.
Subtle effect: Whether you’re toggling switches on or off, subtle effects have been enhanced throughout the OS for greater visual satisfaction.
Super Notepad: Notepad now supports editing notes simultaneously from multiple Huawei devices. For example, you can insert a photo from your phone to the note being edited on your tablet.
Lasting smoothness: A new standard for system animations has been introduced, improving app launch speed and the smoothness of general operations.
Rhythmic ringtones: System vibration has been upgraded, and incoming calls and alarms now have their own custom vibration patterns. The combination of stereo sounds and coordinated vibrations bring you a more immersive experience.
Multi-screen Collaboration: This is a special feature that enables your devices to work together to achieve their full potential. You can mirror your phone to your laptop’s screen to improve your productivity with up to three windows readily available. (This feature requires a Huawei laptop installed with version 11.0 or later of PC manager.)
File Transfer: New large file flash transfer function allows the user to transfer large files, HD video, and images without any fear of size, distance, and image quality are not compressed.
AI Subtitles: AI Subtitles support converting audio to text for songs, videos, or speech picked up by your microphone even when the sound volume is turned off, as well as translating English content into Chinese in real-time.
Gallery: On the discover tab in Gallery, you can create video stories by applying preset templates with special effects and background music. The video editing features are optimized providing you with more instructions on how to use the timeline and edit options.
System translation: Translate screen allows you to touch and hold the text on a foreign language web page with one finger, or on a picture with two fingers, to have the text translated. You can also adjust the area of the screen to be translated.
Undisturbed screen protection: When you project your phone in Do Not Disturb mode onto your Huawei laptop, messages and incoming calls are displayed only on your phone screen, both protecting your privacy and ensuring the continuity of screen projection.
AWFRONT said:
It is the 1st of April 2021 and I have just received Android 11, EMUI 11 Update notification on my EVR-N29 Mate 20 X 5G.
I have attached a screenshot of the changelog.
Please share your experiences with this update. I really hope that 2 things will improve: battery life and audio output management.
I will download and install later today!
Enjoy!
NEW EMUI 11 CHANGELOG:
Always On Display (AOD): AOD allows users to customize their screen and showcase their personal style by adding text and images to their lock screen.
Multiwindow mode: Multi-Window allows you to open apps in a floating window for multitasking. You can relocate the floating window to the desired location or minimize it to a floating bubble for easier access later.
Smoother animation: The brand new, intuitive animations throughout EMUI 11 create a smoother, more unified, and visually pleasing user experience when touching items or sliding on the screen.
Subtle effect: Whether you’re toggling switches on or off, subtle effects have been enhanced throughout the OS for greater visual satisfaction.
Super Notepad: Notepad now supports editing notes simultaneously from multiple Huawei devices. For example, you can insert a photo from your phone to the note being edited on your tablet.
Lasting smoothness: A new standard for system animations has been introduced, improving app launch speed and the smoothness of general operations.
Rhythmic ringtones: System vibration has been upgraded, and incoming calls and alarms now have their own custom vibration patterns. The combination of stereo sounds and coordinated vibrations bring you a more immersive experience.
Multi-screen Collaboration: This is a special feature that enables your devices to work together to achieve their full potential. You can mirror your phone to your laptop’s screen to improve your productivity with up to three windows readily available. (This feature requires a Huawei laptop installed with version 11.0 or later of PC manager.)
File Transfer: New large file flash transfer function allows the user to transfer large files, HD video, and images without any fear of size, distance, and image quality are not compressed.
AI Subtitles: AI Subtitles support converting audio to text for songs, videos, or speech picked up by your microphone even when the sound volume is turned off, as well as translating English content into Chinese in real-time.
Gallery: On the discover tab in Gallery, you can create video stories by applying preset templates with special effects and background music. The video editing features are optimized providing you with more instructions on how to use the timeline and edit options.
System translation: Translate screen allows you to touch and hold the text on a foreign language web page with one finger, or on a picture with two fingers, to have the text translated. You can also adjust the area of the screen to be translated.
Undisturbed screen protection: When you project your phone in Do Not Disturb mode onto your Huawei laptop, messages and incoming calls are displayed only on your phone screen, both protecting your privacy and ensuring the continuity of screen projection.
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well thats about time haha! welcome to the EMUI 11 club
I had emui 11 since december and there is not much a difference just higher number. no any changes ..
I been like one year thinking what else ppl want from an phone?? water fountain next update??
They can make change log about things but real feeling just same..
Aorus Mini-ITX RiG said:
I had emui 11 since december and there is not much a difference just higher number. no any changes ..
I been like one year thinking what else ppl want from an phone?? water fountain next update??
They can make change log about things but real feeling just same..
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Regarding your post, I consider myself the biggest critique of the mate 20x that I know. That said, I must admit that the newest update provides the best one thus far with noticeable improvements in the multitask and app switching depts. However (and thats a big 'however'), the benefits of this update should've been in place at least a year ago since huawei is always late in providing stability and features other phone companies already furnish much earlier with their own updates which to me is inexcusable for huawei not to do.
Deanro said:
Regarding your post, I consider myself the biggest critique of the mate 20x that I know. That said, I must admit that the newest update provides the best one thus far with noticeable improvements in the multitask and app switching depts. However (and thats a big 'however'), the benefits of this update should've been in place at least a year ago since huawei is always late in providing stability and features other phone companies already furnish much earlier with their own updates which to me is inexcusable for huawei not to do.
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It is not late but they not gonna be hurry with 3 year old phone.. They will focus on their latest flagships P40 series and mate 40 series.. As not many ppl bought 20 x series..
Had it since 2019 and I didn't notice any performance improvement just same..
I had a Mate 20 X a couple of years ago and I am thinking of getting another one, but the 5G version, because I am bored with my Z Fold 2 already.
Is GMS still supported on the EVR-N29 with EMUI11?
Flavio said:
I had a Mate 20 X a couple of years ago and I am thinking of getting another one, but the 5G version, because I am bored with my Z Fold 2 already.
Is GMS still supported on the EVR-N29 with EMUI11?
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Z fold? why would u be bored?? aah well ppl really don't know what they want... You want 20 X 5G? what for when u have this fold?? You not going to have things any better man... "20X 4G version is better.. than 5G
Aorus Mini-ITX RiG said:
It is not late but they not gonna be hurry with 3 year old phone.. They will focus on their latest flagships P40 series and mate 40 series.. As not many ppl bought 20 x series..
Had it since 2019 and I didn't notice any performance improvement just same..
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They are late which is what you dont understand. Theyre not just tardy in updating a 3 year old phone but for their other new offerings of phones as well. Many consumers who have bought huawei flagships complain of missing features as well as those that shouldve been baked into past updates rendering huawei phones below par to the rest of the competition's.
Especially important to note is huawei's brand suffers when even their older phones lack the stability and features that are integrated into updates for newer phones. Therefore, updates for grandfathered phones do reflect their current quality as a global company, else their brand suffers among consumers which negatively impacts their bottom line and long-term reputation.
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I had a Mate 20 X a couple of years ago and I am thinking of getting another one, but the 5G version, because I am bored with my Z Fold 2 already.
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Truth be told, 5G is gimmicky and limited in practical application.
Get this phone rather :
How do I get this EMUI 11 update? I just got an EVR-N29 for very little money which I could not pass up.
My software is 10.1.0.235 (C431E4R2P1).
Software Update doesn't show an EMUI update.
... Never mind. I got the update through HiSuite on my PC.
Hi I have the Mate 20 X 5G Version C431 11.0.0.146 (Android 10) and I can not find the Wifi Calling or VoWifi options. Anybody knows if they take that out in EMUI 11? Thanks
Also in the lockscreen the cutout at the top right is not in the correct position. It covers part of the battery indicator
AWFRONT said:
It is the 1st of April 2021 and I have just received Android 11, EMUI 11 Update notification on my EVR-N29 Mate 20 X 5G.
I have attached a screenshot of the changelog.
Please share your experiences with this update. I really hope that 2 things will improve: battery life and audio output management.
I will download and install later today!
Enjoy!
NEW EMUI 11 CHANGELOG:
Always On Display (AOD): AOD allows users to customize their screen and showcase their personal style by adding text and images to their lock screen.
Multiwindow mode: Multi-Window allows you to open apps in a floating window for multitasking. You can relocate the floating window to the desired location or minimize it to a floating bubble for easier access later.
Smoother animation: The brand new, intuitive animations throughout EMUI 11 create a smoother, more unified, and visually pleasing user experience when touching items or sliding on the screen.
Subtle effect: Whether you’re toggling switches on or off, subtle effects have been enhanced throughout the OS for greater visual satisfaction.
Super Notepad: Notepad now supports editing notes simultaneously from multiple Huawei devices. For example, you can insert a photo from your phone to the note being edited on your tablet.
Lasting smoothness: A new standard for system animations has been introduced, improving app launch speed and the smoothness of general operations.
Rhythmic ringtones: System vibration has been upgraded, and incoming calls and alarms now have their own custom vibration patterns. The combination of stereo sounds and coordinated vibrations bring you a more immersive experience.
Multi-screen Collaboration: This is a special feature that enables your devices to work together to achieve their full potential. You can mirror your phone to your laptop’s screen to improve your productivity with up to three windows readily available. (This feature requires a Huawei laptop installed with version 11.0 or later of PC manager.)
File Transfer: New large file flash transfer function allows the user to transfer large files, HD video, and images without any fear of size, distance, and image quality are not compressed.
AI Subtitles: AI Subtitles support converting audio to text for songs, videos, or speech picked up by your microphone even when the sound volume is turned off, as well as translating English content into Chinese in real-time.
Gallery: On the discover tab in Gallery, you can create video stories by applying preset templates with special effects and background music. The video editing features are optimized providing you with more instructions on how to use the timeline and edit options.
System translation: Translate screen allows you to touch and hold the text on a foreign language web page with one finger, or on a picture with two fingers, to have the text translated. You can also adjust the area of the screen to be translated.
Undisturbed screen protection: When you project your phone in Do Not Disturb mode onto your Huawei laptop, messages and incoming calls are displayed only on your phone screen, both protecting your privacy and ensuring the continuity of screen projection.
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How the heck are you guys on emui 11? I can't get mine to update at all. Still on Android 9
So I finally got the updates going. Getting a Chinese sim card definitely did the trick. It wasn't even activated but worked instantly finding the updates