I am interested in the Huawei MediaPad M5 8.4.
Can any current owners provide some feedback?
I have the 10,8 version, a hell of a tablet, love it.
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I have the 8.4 version. Seriously, the best tablet I've ever owned. Absolutely love it and use it extensively every day.
Thanks guys!!! Now I am hoping I could find a good deal on one.
I've got the 8.4 LTE, it's a great little tablet. But. 18 months since it was launched means that it's not getting any further OS updates. There'll be a couple of security patches, but no update to emui/android 10.
Short: Dont buy it.
Why? In many news you can find a Huawei EMUI 10 Roadmap where the Mediapad is always missing. I asked the German Huawei Support regarding an Update for the Mediapad M5 and they confirmed that there won't be a EMUI 10 for the Mediapad M5. Okay, its just the German Support and you newer know how much those guys really know, but it was strange that this device was basically never mentioned in any of the EMUI 10 news. So if you really are willing to buy a Mediapad M5, keep this in mind, since even without EMUI 10 its questionable how long Huawei will atleast provide Security Updates for EMUI 9.1.
feydakin said:
Short: Dont buy it.
Why? In many news you can find a Huawei EMUI 10 Roadmap where the Mediapad is always missing. I asked the German Huawei Support regarding an Update for the Mediapad M5 and they confirmed that there won't be a EMUI 10 for the Mediapad M5. Okay, its just the German Support and you newer know how much those guys really know, but it was strange that this device was basically never mentioned in any of the EMUI 10 news. So if you really are willing to buy a Mediapad M5, keep this in mind, since even without EMUI 10 its questionable how long Huawei will atleast provide Security Updates for EMUI 9.1.
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It's not safe to live.
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FYI If you purchase a US version you will be stuck on EMUI 8.
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Hello
I am considering buying the phone but I read bad things about EMUI 4 and was wondering if the phone already received Nougat with EMUI 5?
I am also thinking about the Redmi note 4X, but since camera is important to me, I thought about the Honor 6X. Gaming is not important to me, just good battery life, camera and good software without lag
Emui 5 Beta is out now although stable version is released in China already. Never used redmi products so cannot help you there... But if you're looking to root your phone redmi might be better Cuz snapdragon processor....
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Anugrah77 said:
Emui 5 Beta is out now although stable version is released in China already. Never used redmi products so cannot help you there... But if you're looking to root your phone redmi might be better Cuz snapdragon processor....
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No intentions to root the phone. just want a stable software
mazinya said:
Hello
I am considering buying the phone but I read bad things about EMUI 4 and was wondering if the phone already received Nougat with EMUI 5?
I am also thinking about the Redmi note 4X, but since camera is important to me, I thought about the Honor 6X. Gaming is not important to me, just good battery life, camera and good software without lag
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For stable software better camera and better battery life go for honor 6x. For me the phone never lags even when playing games and the battery can reach up to 2 full days with moderate useage. Also ive saw many reviews about emui 4 being bad but i find it really good and im enjoying it so much
mazinya said:
Hello
I am considering buying the phone but I read bad things about EMUI 4 and was wondering if the phone already received Nougat with EMUI 5?
I am also thinking about the Redmi note 4X, but since camera is important to me, I thought about the Honor 6X. Gaming is not important to me, just good battery life, camera and good software without lag
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In Europe, EMUI 5 is been realeased OTA in these days. I haven't received yet, but I think I will soon.
I recommend you Honor 6x over Redmi.
I have used emui 4.1 and now using emui 5 beta in indian version I can say best os I ever found is emui its heavily customized plus with no lags nd I have tried almost every OS miui los rr etc but this one is different nd m in love with this OS
Buy the phone, and update to emui 5.0 ( MUCH MUCH better than emui 4.1) - althoughyou gotta waut for a week or two for the OTA official update
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Hello
Has anyone tried to install the P10 camera app on the Mate 9 pro? I'm asking since I'm considering getting the Mate 9 pro. But I think it's a big shame they didn't bring the "wide apeture" feature within the monochrome mode, like they did on the P10. And it doesn't seem like they are planning to. I think it suits the monochrome pictures just as much as the color pictures. It's almost a deal breaker.
Thanks
I'd like to see the P10's "Pro Video" mode on our Mate 9 as well. Would be nice if someone could look into porting that app for us. Surely with similar hardware it shouldn't be too difficult!
Do anyone know the reason why Mate 9 pro isn't getting the extra camera features, since it's considered the flagship?
This is answer from EMUI FB:
Hi Krešimir, EMUI 5.1 will not be offered to devices that have EMUI 5.0, EMUI 4.1 or lower systems for now. Please rest assured that some of the new functions from EMUI 5.1 will be built into a debugged, featured-enhanced version of EMUI 5.0 that will be released after June 2017. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Stay tuned.
Huawei delists the Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro from its security update schedule
Embattled smartphone makers Huawei has now removed the Mate 20 series from its security update schedule, in a move that mirrors what happened with the Mate 10 series a year ago. The phones include the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 RS, and Mate 20 X.
www.notebookcheck.net
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Huawei delists the Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro from its security update schedule
Embattled smartphone makers Huawei has now removed the Mate 20 series from its security update schedule, in a move that mirrors what happened with the Mate 10 series a year ago. The phones include the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 RS, and Mate 20 X.
www.notebookcheck.net
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ouch... thats harsh, i would have at least expected one more year of security updates only, without major android updates. harsh especially since EMUI 11 isnt even out of Beta status yet...
edit: hold on a sec, we're still gonna get updates, just not regular ones anymore!
quote - "If the Mate 10 series is any indication, this doesn't mean that Huawei will stop sending updates to the phones entirely. They'll likely still receive patches; regularly for some time, then slowly afterwards—over the course of this year, at least."
ok, this i can live with, way more smooth than just going cold turkey
The Mate 20 X is getting Android 11 & EMUI 11 from what I have read.
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The Mate 20 X is getting Android 11 & EMUI 11 from what I have read.
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EMUI 11 yes, but its still based on Android 10, not 11. I just updated to it few days ago:
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EMUI 11 yes, but its still based on Android 10, not 11. I just updated to it few days ago:
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Ahh right. I didn't know that.
I'm still on EMUI 10.
So do we think the Mate 20 X will ever get anymore updates after the EMUI 11 update?
Major updates no. So no EMUI 12 or whatever it will be called.
However, Security updates will still come most likely.
Man don't u read news ??? 50 series , 40 series 30 series and 20 series gonna have Harmony OS ...
Why u even missing some ''fake'' security updates'' ??? they don't do anything just overwrites the date that they will keep you happy ... don't be pathetic
will sth like harmony OS get into beta for this Device?
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will sth like harmony OS get into beta for this Device?
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what u mean sth?
yes but no date yet.. just enjoy android 10 and emui 11 for now..
read news on this site !!
Huawei begins its long-shot transition from Android with a Harmony OS beta for select smartphones and tablets
Huawei's first party operating system, Harmony OS, is now available in developer beta, marking the first transitional step away from Android.
www.xda-developers.com
PhoneTechShop said:
what u mean sth?
yes but no date yet.. just enjoy android 10 and emui 11 for now..
read news on this site !!
Huawei begins its long-shot transition from Android with a Harmony OS beta for select smartphones and tablets
Huawei's first party operating system, Harmony OS, is now available in developer beta, marking the first transitional step away from Android.
www.xda-developers.com
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something→sth.
im skeptical to switch over from an largely open source (AOSP Android) to a completely proprietary OS fully designed by Huawei... not seeing any benefits, but i agree insofar that having more choices is usually better
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im skeptical to switch over from an largely open source (AOSP Android) to a completely proprietary OS fully designed by Huawei... not seeing any benefits, but i agree insofar that having more choices is usually better
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it will still be linux so no difference...
Hi fellows,
Since the seperated from Huawei, Honor Watch Magic 2 didn't get any update. As I know Huawei Watch GT2s got updates around 10 times but Honor did not, and I am not happy for this situation.
As you know, these smartwatches are almost completely same and I was wondering, can I change my Honor smartwatch's rom to Huawei GT2's rom.
Is it possible?
Thanks.
Would be interesting to know. Any news about this?
It will be very nice if we can install the huawei watch gt 2 rom on honor magic watch 2 and benefit from the updates. All the features of the devices are the same anyway.
Same here, I have a HMW2 and I would like to get the updates. It's not fair to abandone the support for the devices. We should still get support for the device because when it got to the market Honor was still part of Huawei
It would be nice to do it, but for now the bootloader is locked i think.
I hope huawei will solve it.
Hi, have you guys any solution for this? HMW hadn't had any update for such a long time I don't believe it will get any in the future.
Up !
yeah...really regretting not adding those 10bucks extra to get the GT2. will not buy anything from Honor from now on.
no idea if it possible, but have you guys found out a way to move to GT2 firmware?
Hello, Many devices over the world, i,e P50 pro receiving the Emui 13 beta.
I am trying to enroll in the Beta program for P40 pro since 3 months ago and surprisingly there is no beta program for us!!
Maybe I am missing something but do you know any news about Emui 13 for P40 pro?
This is Many?
Huawei kicks off EMUI 13 beta
Huawei started testing EMUI 13 beta for its top smartphone lineup in the global market. This news is quite surprising for all of us, as there is enough time that we’ve already spent waiting for this next EMUI version. Yes, the EMUI 13 beta program is in the early stage and began with the Asia […]
www.huaweicentral.com
Finally! Huawei confirms EMUI 13 upgrade plan
Today, Huawei has confirmed the EMUI 13 upgrade plan for the various phones and it’s quite disappointing from the first look. This is quite an incomplete and boring upgrade plan that the company has ever announced in the history of EMUI software releases. A delayed rollout process, a small list...
www.huaweicentral.com
Official: no Emui 13 for P40 pro
AndroidST said:
Finally! Huawei confirms EMUI 13 upgrade plan
Today, Huawei has confirmed the EMUI 13 upgrade plan for the various phones and it’s quite disappointing from the first look. This is quite an incomplete and boring upgrade plan that the company has ever announced in the history of EMUI software releases. A delayed rollout process, a small list...
www.huaweicentral.com
Official: no Emui 13 for P40 pro
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This is the first batch only. It will come out later, but there is no point. Android 10 100% with some UI changes. Also, there will be no security updates for Android 10 pretty soon. I use nova launcher prime since day one.
milan982 said:
This is the first batch only. It will come out later, but there is no point. Android 10 100% with some UI changes. Also, there will be no security updates for Android 10 pretty soon. I use nova launcher prime since day one.
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second batch in 2024... as you mention no point if its android 10, time to sell