Honor, the smartphone brand, has recently released a new system update for its Honor Magic 4 and Honor Magic 5 series in China. This update brings along a range of quality-of-life features and enhances the security of the devices. It is worth noting that although the update is similar for both lineups, it comes with different build numbers.
For the Honor Magic 5 Pro, the software update includes the following build numbers:
- Honor Magic 4 Series: MagicOS 7.0.0.170
- Honor Magic 5 Series: MagicOS 7.1.0.183
The firmware builds for these devices weigh 803MB and 579MB respectively.
The official changelog highlights six important additions in this update. Firstly, the security patch level has been increased to November 2023, ensuring enhanced device security.
In addition, a new feature called 'Pure Status Bar' has been introduced. This mode simplifies the status bar by only displaying time, WiFi, network, and battery level information.
Furthermore, the update brings the YOYO suggestion switch and automatic brightness button to the Control Center, providing users with more convenient controls. It also enables users to double-click the volume down button in the locked state to easily turn the flashlight on or off.
The floating window feature has also been improved to support a wider range of applications, enhancing multitasking capabilities. Lastly, the Gallery app now offers custom album cover and password lock functions for hidden albums, providing users with more privacy options.
As with any OTA (over-the-air) system update, this one is being rolled out in batches. This means that some users may receive the update earlier than others, depending on their region and device.
It is currently unclear if and when these features will be made available outside of mainland China. However, it is likely that they will be introduced in some capacity in the near future.
Overall, this system update from Honor brings significant improvements and new features to the Honor Magic 4 and Honor Magic 5 series of smartphones. Users can look forward to enhanced security, simplified status bar, improved control center, multitasking capabilities, and added privacy options.
