HarmonyOS 4.2 Heavy upgrade Huawei extends a warm hand to old models
Since its launch in 2019, Huawei's self-developed HarmonyOS has been steadily advancing. As an important part of Huawei's device ecosystem strategy, the HarmonyOS system not only provides a smooth and efficient user experience for Huawei's mobile phones, tablets, computers, and other devices, but also demonstrates Huawei's ambition and determination in the field of operating systems.
Recently, Huawei officially launched the Hongmeng 4.2 system upgrade, which not only optimizes the system performance and security, but also is more exciting, Huawei announced the first batch of 81 models can be upgraded to the Hongmeng 4.2 plan, covering Huawei Mate series, P series, Nova series and tablet computers. This move fully demonstrates Huawei's importance and good support for users of older models.
The performance of the system has been greatly improved, and the user experience has been upgraded
The biggest highlight of the HarmonyOS 4.2 system is the introduction of the "hyperspace storage compression" function. This feature intelligently identifies and compresses duplicate files and low-frequency applications, freeing up storage space and giving users greater storage freedom. The system has also been significantly improved in terms of smoothness and security, and a security patch in April 2024 has been added to protect users' data and privacy in an all-round way.
Many users have been stuck in a lower system version for various reasons, and through this upgrade, they will have the opportunity to enjoy the new experience brought by HarmonyOS 4.2, and the performance of the device will be greatly improved and optimized. For "pollen" users who have been loyally using Huawei products, this is undoubtedly a warm gift from Huawei.
Full coverage of models HarmonyOS 4.2 has a strong upgrade lineup
Huawei's lineup of 81 models that can be upgraded to HarmonyOS 4.2 is very strong, and the coverage is unprecedented. Including Huawei's main model series, let's take a look at them one by one:
Mate series
As a flagship product line, the Huawei Mate series has naturally obtained the priority upgrade qualification of HarmonyOS 4.2. Including new models released in 2022 such as Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS, as well as older models such as Mate 40 series and Mate 30 series, you can upgrade to experience the new features of HarmonyOS 4.2 with one click.
P series
As Huawei's most popular product series, the P series phones are naturally on the list for this upgrade. From the P50 series to the P40 series, and even the P30 series, all of them can be upgraded to HarmonyOS 4.2. This will undoubtedly allow a large number of P-series users to enjoy the ultimate system experience.
Nova series
The mid-range Nova series is not far behind, and popular models such as the Nova 10 series and Nova 9 series can be upgraded. This will further expand the user base of HarmonyOS 4.2 and allow more users to experience the charm of Huawei's system.
Tablet
In addition to mobile phones, Huawei tablets are also covered by this upgrade. Flagship tablets such as the MatePad Pro 12.6, as well as flagship models such as the MatePad 11, can be upgraded to HarmonyOS 4.2, allowing users to enjoy the ultimate experience on large-screen devices.
Whether it is a flagship model or a mainstream mid-range model, Huawei Hongmeng 4.2's upgrade lineup can be described as comprehensive, which is enough to meet the needs of the vast majority of users. This also reflects Huawei's emphasis on its own operating system.
The HarmonyOS ecosystem continues to grow, and Huawei's operating system ambitions are highlighted
Through this large-scale upgrade of HarmonyOS 4.2, we can clearly see Huawei's determination and ambition in the field of independent operating systems. The HarmonyOS ecosystem is gradually growing, and the future development prospects are also worth looking forward to.
Hongmeng ecological construction has increased
As an important part of Huawei's device ecosystem strategy, the development of the HarmonyOS system is inseparable from ecological construction. In recent years, Huawei has been increasing its investment in the HarmonyOS ecosystem to attract more developers and partners.
It is understood that by the end of 2023, HarmonyOS has more than 3 million registered developers, and the number of applications has exceeded 2 million. The scale of the ecosystem continues to expand, providing strong application support for the HarmonyOS system.
Huawei is also continuously optimizing HarmonyOS's developer tools and services to make it easier for developers to get started quickly. The construction of the HarmonyOS ecosystem will be further strengthened, bringing users a richer choice of applications.
The pace of internationalization of the HarmonyOS system has accelerated
In addition to the domestic market, Huawei is also actively promoting the internationalization of the HarmonyOS system. At present, the HarmonyOS system has supported more than 100 languages, covering more than 200 countries and regions around the world.
With the continuous development of Huawei's overseas markets, HarmonyOS will further expand its international footprint and provide intelligent and integrated terminal experience for users around the world.
Innovation is Huawei's unremitting pursuit
The large-scale upgrade of HarmonyOS 4.2 is a powerful manifestation of Huawei's innovation and continuous progress. As a technology company, innovation is Huawei's never-ending pursuit.
Huawei will continue to increase R&D investment and continue to innovate in chips, operating systems, and artificial intelligence to bring users a better product and service experience. We have reason to believe that in the near future, the HarmonyOS system will become one of the world's leading operating systems and contribute to the intelligent era.