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What future Android versions will this phone get?

I am new to the Mate 9. So far I used to always run a Nexus device as my daily driver but when my Nexus 6P suffered from a "boot loop of death" I bought a Mate 9 instead.
I am wondering though: Will the Mate 9 ever get to see Android O? Or will Android 7.1 be the max for this phone?
What do you think?

I came from the nexus 6p as well. I fully expected not to get many future updates. I knew this going into the purchase.
I do think Mate 9 gets O but it won't be right away.

I'm already running Android O on it, albeit an internal developer build, so it's definitely coming.

Huawei is not known to keep their phones "up to date".
I ran a Mate2, for over a year on 4.3 JB before they updated it to 5.0LL
I bought a Mate8 in November, and it just received Android 7 last week.
I'm not that concerned though. I know going in, that unless you have an Apple
device, or a Google device, most phone rarely get updates past perhaps one
version. Huawei is no different.

p51d007 said:
Huawei is not known to keep their phones "up to date".
I ran a Mate2, for over a year on 4.3 JB before they updated it to 5.0LL
I bought a Mate8 in November, and it just received Android 7 last week.
I'm not that concerned though. I know going in, that unless you have an Apple
device, or a Google device, most phone rarely get updates past perhaps one
version. Huawei is no different.
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I thought the Mate 8 got Nougat a couple months ago?

aknotts415 said:
I thought the Mate 8 got Nougat a couple months ago?
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Depends on which region you were in, and if you did it "officially" through the built in updater application,
or used something like Firmware finder, or, hacked your way into installing a beta.
I waited for it to hit "officially". Firmware finder never did work, although it did work for some.
I prefer the official channels.

duraaraa said:
I'm already running Android O on it
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Does it include new updated binaries in /vendor/* ?

https://plus.google.com/+PhoneArena/posts/YW3FAJ4Nihj just going to leave this here. You actually heard it from @duraaraa first
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Short answer: It'll get Android O
At least its planned and its on the roadmap, and Huawei engineers are working on it.
Bb

ANDROID O on Honor 8

Honor 8 will receive the android 8 update... here's the confirmation...

Wow thats great news

I have been away from android for like 4-5 years. If I am rooted (bootloader unlocked) on the Honor 8 and there is an update to Oreo, will I get it too, or do I have to go through a different process to get it? Like do I have to unroot and then update, or can I just update?

I hope this is true. Super excited to get Android O )

if Oreo doesnt come, we have Sunny Gusain to blame

myphoneishaunted said:
I have been away from android for like 4-5 years. If I am rooted (bootloader unlocked) on the Honor 8 and there is an update to Oreo, will I get it too, or do I have to go through a different process to get it? Like do I have to unroot and then update, or can I just update?
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I'd say instinctively that you won't get the OTA update, but if you just rooted your phone and kept the stock ROM, you might still get the update, which will most definitely unroot your phone.
Apart from that this is great news! I'm hoping for a more 'official' announcement before getting hyped up though

This is the minimum
The minimum time of updates will be reached only in August 2018, what is almost on year after Google oficial unveil. They are already delayed with security updates.

I called Honor USA and they said they knows nothing about it, he just said all the Huawei device that came last year and this year will probably get it, honor 6x and another upcoming honor(didn't say me the name) will also get it. Unfortunately they knows nothing about honor 8.
Also I contacted huawei saudi and they said YES! Check the screenshot...............

Saeem said:
I called Honor USA and they said they knows nothing about it, he just said all the Huawei device that came last year and this year will probably get it, honor 6x and another upcoming honor(didn't say me the name) will also get it. Unfortunately they knows nothing about honor 8.
Also I contacted huawei saudi and they said YES! Check the screenshot...............
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To be honest, I don't rely on answers from support, until it gets announced on social media, then I'll believe it

PalakMi said:
To be honest, I don't rely on answers from support, until it gets announced on social media, then I'll believe it
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Even I don't. They say different things different times........

Saeem said:
Even I don't. They say different things different times........
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Official Honor International page and EMUI page say that they have the OS and are testing it, actually I think on Mate 9. We have to wait.

SALENTINVM said:
Official Honor International page and EMUI page say that they have the OS and are testing it, actually I think on Mate 9. We have to wait.
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I cannot find it. Would you mind to upload a screenshot or maybe share the link?

I contacted Customer Support and, this is the answer I received from the agent:
- "I want to be honest with you and the information I have is that Honor 8 will not be receiving the update to Oreo."
- "I deeply apologize."

Saeem said:
I cannot find it. Would you mind to upload a screenshot or maybe share the link?
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Here's the screen

luisangelrg said:
I contacted Customer Support and, this is the answer I received from the agent:
- "I want to be honest with you and the information I have is that Honor 8 will not be receiving the update to Oreo."
- "I deeply apologize."
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I don't trust them.

Hell, it's likely that those people don't even work for Huawei. I would just as soon call the grocery store down the street and ask them if my phone will get Oreo.

I read article on gadgetraid about Huawei updates to android Oreo and they mentioned that Honor 8 will be updated to Oreo after all flagship devices of 2017 like Mate 10, P10, Honor 8 Pro. The schedule date for our Honor 8 is still unknown, but until next year is left only 2 months so expect update to android 8 in 2018 on Honor 8 in 8th of let's hope May. :fingers-crossed:

How can i get android 8 for this phone ?

muhidin300 said:
How can i get android 8 for this phone ?
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Not available yet

is Android 10 update out there?

I have recently purchased this phone SIM free in the UK and was under the impression that the new android 10 update was released here for this phone. I have tried to update and it's not yet available for me and I've been unable to find very little on the web about it.
Anyone have it and know how I can upload it?

Try from hi-care app. But I read that in the uk still isn't available. Also you can try with live chat in hi-care app and support will tell you what is the latest software for your device
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I've tried through hi care app and also tried changing the region but still no update. The odd YouTube video I've seen did say that it was available in the uk

So I guess nobody has it then?

hpsauce37 said:
So I guess nobody has it then?
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You mean in UK?
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Yes I'm in uk

Tried speaking with honor support on chat who were absolutely useless and basically told me that the update was being rolled out by carriers now.
I asked where did that leave me with my non carrier supported phone as I would have thought these would be the first devices to get it but they had no answer.

Greetings. Don't have this phone for global android 10 yet? Does anyone know when to release it to all phones? My problem is: I bought this phone in Hungary with a normal bill.
DE this phone has a Dutch region IMEI number. I only learned this later. Here in Hungary the local Huawei dealership does not allow fresh meals. The Dutch delegation did not reply to my letter.

I have tried everything on my UK sim free honor 20 to get android 10 but no joy. If anyone has a guide that would be much appreciated.

Dear everyone! I see this phone very soon left the manufacturer. I have my own experience. It will almost certainly not get an update like the HONOR 6 phone! HONOR 9 is one year and it's over! This has been abandoned by the manufacturers after half a year. What's the matter with whoever bought the rain series got the update? Whoever later bought is not! This is very uncommon. For those who later bought nothing? So the phone is cheaper to let down and not get an update. I can't find any other reason for this jaw-dropping update.

Hello,
It depends on your local carrier, not on HONOR. I received AndroidQ + MagicUI 3.0 about W49/W50 of year 2019.
Regards.

lotuxete said:
Hello,
It depends on your local carrier, not on HONOR. I received AndroidQ + MagicUI 3.0 about W49/W50 of year 2019.
Regards.
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This is not true! If HONOR releases it for a phone, everyone should get it!
But not so! You won't get 2 identical devices at the same time. Even if you put them side by side on the table! One gets the other one may never! Do you know the difference between 2 HONOR 20s?
Serial number and IMEI number. Unfortunately HUAWEI does not deal with it here! I was screwed on the hot wire! However, all phones of the same type must receive the same system! No matter when you bought it and from whom! But not so!Isn't that a cool phone, is it? Not an old release? Then where's the problem?
That's exactly how it was with HONOR 9! Some people still do not have android 9!

I received it on 15th November
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ssrki said:
I received it on 15th November
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My phone doesn't have any updates! However, I installed HiCare version 10. You will not find any updates either. I bought it on December 6th in Unopened package in Hungary! Officially with invoice warranty!

From online chat :
"EMUI 10 Stable Version Roll-out for UK users
Further to the announcement of EMUI 10 release in August, our R&D teams have been working hard to refine the software and get it ready for global roll-out.
We’re pleased to announce that the stable version of EMUI 10 will be rolled out from February 2020 onwards in the UK."

That's it
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https://www.******************/hono...id-10-rollout-for-honor-20-20-pro-and-view20/
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Today came an update: 9.1.0.172
So, it is not the supplier but the parent company that issues the updates. Lots of HONOR 20 have got the android 10 here.
Today's update is still not android 10 only patch.

Greetings! I read an article. According to Honor, there is no mention of the February update. Only devices purchased until November received the MAGIC 3.0. This is a big prank with the devices you bought afterwards! However, the Huawei list does not even include a HONOR phone. Maybe someone has news about this?

No, thay said, that it is postponed for february, will see. But, also they said that will be available monthly security updates, and there's nothing. For my Honor 20, ladt security update is October with Android 10.
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EMUI 11 imminent

The final version of EMUI 11 has been posted to Huawei's servers for the L29 C432 Mate 20 X, 11.0.0.138 so should hopefully get it in the next couple of weeks probably with the January security update. That will likely be the last major update this phone will get with only sporadic security updates thereafter. I'm keeping my eye on the Mi 11 Pro/ Ultra but this has been and still is an incredible phone.

Such a great phone, I will use it until dies!
I have newer phones but this one is still my daily driver.

Dmn100 said:
The final version of EMUI 11 has been posted to Huawei's servers for the L29 C432 Mate 20 X, 11.0.0.138 so should hopefully get it in the next couple of weeks probably with the January security update. That will likely be the last major update this phone will get with only sporadic security updates thereafter. I'm keeping my eye on the Mi 11 Pro/ Ultra but this has been and still is an incredible phone.
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No security update only for 5g 20x and 20 lite...

cloud1 said:
Such a great phone, I will use it until dies!
I have newer phones but this one is still my daily driver.
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There is no better phone...those stupid overpriced crap samsungs and iphones sht can only duck against 20 x

I've a Singapore L29 C636 version being used in USA.. I got 11.0.0.138 today and so far no issues.. Visually I so far noticed more options for AOD

EVR-L29 (international version) EMUI 11 stuck in 11.0.0.140

Hi,
Huawei keeps updating our Mate 20X, to our satisfaction I would say since it's just such a good phone...
Per some sites, Huawei released some weeks back Android May 2021 security update. And before March Security update...
Huawei Mate 20 devices (EMUI 11) starts getting May 2021 security update [Global]
Huawei is delivering a new software update for one of the popular smartphone lineups around the world, the Huawei Mate 20. This previous-gen flagship lineup has a separate fan base and satisfying its users with its camera and hardware performance. Due to its popularity and core configuration...
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The issue is that my phone seems to have stopped receiving OTA updates and I'm stuck on 11.0.0.140 which has January 2021 Security update.
I live in Portugal and I've reach out to Huawei here about this. Their feedback is that my phone is up-to-date, contrary to those articles.
Anyone else having this issue? If you've received recent OTA updates, can you please comment with the version and country where you live?
Thanks.

I called Huawei support today. They confirmed we will not be getting any more security patches beyond Jan 2021. This phone isn't even 3 years old yet. My wife's Oneplus 6 is bang up to date. The Mate 20X was the last Huawei I'll ever buy.

Yes, same feedback I got from Huawei in Portugal.
What's strange is that in some countries or perhaps just to the other Mate 20 models, Huawei is still releasing updates -- not considering the Mate 20X 5G which should still be in Huawei's monthly security update cycle.
Anyway, the page of the link above, shows what seems to be a Mate 20 (model ?), receiving EMUI 11.0.0.158 and a previous article from Huawei Central, shows one in Germany receiving update .150.
My interest here is mainly the Android security updates. Except from this, my phone is working fine...

as per usual, such updates are rolled out in vastly different time frames for different regions (china, asia, europe, global, middle east, etc.) and also phone types (i.e. the linked article ONLY mentions Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, but NOT the Mate 20 X). so no choice but to be patient and share info here whenever we have smth new
im on a chinese EVR-AL00 with Mar-2021 security patch, emui version 11.0.0.139.
edit: ok....LOL, so after posting this i got curious and checked update status in settings, nothing there. so i went into the my huawei app, selected china as region, went into the support section and updates, checked there: bam, update available to 11.0.0.155! changelog: nothing exciting, just improves system stability in certain situations. installed update (no change of security patch btw, still march), checked again in my huawei app aaaand: update available again! this time to harmony OS 2.0.0.165!
however, im not proceeding with that one, im skeptical of that half baked try by huawei to "fake" a new OS (fake because its still based on android 10, imagine that...) and rather stick to emui for now...
besides, im actually planning to roll back to emui 9 in a few months, unlock bootloader and try my luck with GSI roms to upgrade to android 11 or even 12 ^^ could be exciting if it works, havent found anyone yet trying it on a 20 x...

Actually, the experience with Harmony OS so far is excellent. Everything works just great, no problems with any app, excellent battery life...
Plus, the version 2.0.0.165 is on July 1st security patch...

This thread scared me into start looking to replace my Global 20X. A couple of days later I got 11.0.0.155 with July security patches, nice!

Mongroovy said:
This thread scared me into start looking to replace my Global 20X. A couple of days later I got 11.0.0.155 with July security patches, nice!
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Iwas looking around too, but still can't find anything to replace it with. If they can maintain this phone, i could happliy go another yea or two? 155 just dropped for me too. So far the screen sharing feature with Huawei laptops in broken, and battery life has taken a hit. How is battery for you?

EvzenP said:
Actually, the experience with Harmony OS so far is excellent. Everything works just great, no problems with any app, excellent battery life...
Plus, the version 2.0.0.165 is on July 1st security patch...
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How are you getting on with out Google apps? maybe you found a work around?

mwatson said:
Iwas looking around too, but still can't find anything to replace it with. If they can maintain this phone, i could happliy go another yea or two? 155 just dropped for me too. So far the screen sharing feature with Huawei laptops in broken, and battery life has taken a hit. How is battery for you?
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Haven't noticed worse battery life but I didn't really keep track of how many hours I got before. I never used the screen sharing feature.
The phone that I found that is somewhat close to the 20X is the Infinix Note 10 Pro NFC. I am a little tempted to get one of those from Aliexpress just to try it out and resell it if I decide to stay with my 20X

Mongroovy said:
Haven't noticed worse battery life but I didn't really keep track of how many hours I got before. I never used the screen sharing feature.
The phone that I found that is somewhat close to the 20X is the Infinix Note 10 Pro NFC. I am a little tempted to get one of those from Aliexpress just to try it out and resell it if I decide to stay with my 20X
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Looks ok? can't imagine you'd get many security updates. Prob better of with the 20X if thats important. As much as i dislike Samsung, the A52 5G can't be ignored at £409 The promise 3 years of Android upgrades and 4 years of security patches for just over £400!

Mongroovy said:
Haven't noticed worse battery life but I didn't really keep track of how many hours I got before. I never used the screen sharing feature.
The phone that I found that is somewhat close to the 20X is the Infinix Note 10 Pro NFC. I am a little tempted to get one of those from Aliexpress just to try it out and resell it if I decide to stay with my 20X
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just watched some vids on note 10 pro. Looks pretty good. worth a punt at that price!

mwatson said:
How are you getting on with out Google apps? maybe you found a work around?
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???
Mate 20 X was released BEFORE the embargo, so it has always had Google apps, and still has on Harmony OS...

EvzenP said:
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Mate 20 X was released BEFORE the embargo, so it has always had Google Apps, and still has on Harmony OS...
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ahh i didn't know it still had Google Apps. Would you recommend moving over to Harmony? Just re-read your post. you do recommend. How did you upgrade? Do you have China model?

Yes, after reading through the Russian forum on 4PDA carefully I deliberately bought the China version. It was very good decision.

Is there a way to get harmony os on EVR L29 GLOBAL VERSION MATE 20X