Breaking: Stable EMUI 12 update rollout begins for Huawei P40 series

Huawei has started to rollout stable EMUI 12 update for Huawei P40 series devices. This new software update comes with a bunch of new features and comes with EMUI version 12.0.0.218 along with a package size of 1.04 gigabytes. The rollout is in the early stage and may take some time to cover all of the corresponding device owners.

According to Huaweiblog, Huawei P40 series users with EMUI 11 can upgrade over stable EMUI 12 via OTA update. On the other hand, the existing EMUI 12 beta testers will receive EMUI 12 stable patch.

EMUI 12 comes with a range of new features including a brand new font system, new user interface design, smart folders, notification center, control panel, better security, and other addition that helps you get the most out of this new EMUI version.

In November 2021, Huawei started recruiting EMUI 12 beta for the P40 series devices and rolled out the first beta software in the same month. Following that the beta activity has been opened in several markets.

How to check for updates:

If you want to download this software update, open the Settings app, open System & updates, tap on Software updates, then click “CHECK FOR UPDATES”. Once available tap on “DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL”.

Afterward, you can proceed with the installation process. Note that the phone will take some time to install this software build.

Update notes:

Before you begin, make sure you backup important data and keep it on your computer or external storage. Make sure that you have sufficient storage on your phone and keep battery backup above 50 percent.

This update introduces EMUI 12 and provides an intuitive interface and a cross-device area in the control panel for better intelligent collaboration.

Innovative interactions

Font:

• Supports more flexible font adjustment, in which you can adjust the font size and width with a slider.

Neuromorphic Design:

• Applies the concept of neuromorphism to UI elements. Simple colors, tones, shadows, and highlights are used to achieve a more realistic effect.

Smart Folders:

• Supports pressing and holding app folders on the home screen to enlarge them and make the apps within them easier to access.

Notification Panel and Control Panel:

• Allows you to swipe down from the top left of the screen to access the Notifications panel to view notifications, and swipe down from the top right of the screen to access the control panel for shortcuts.
• Adds an audio control area to the control panel to make it easy to switch between different audio devices and apps. Allows you to quickly activate cross-screen cooperation by tapping symbols for Huawei laptops and tablets in the “Device +” area of ​​the control panel.

Smart life in all scenarios

Cooperative Security:

• Adds a cooperative authentication function between cellphones and laptops, which allows you to unlock your phone by entering the screen unlock password for the phone on Huawei laptop when the phone and laptop are connected through cross-screen cooperation are.

Multi-device file management:

• Supports access to documents or pictures on the phone via a laptop without connecting the two devices with a data cable.

Huawei Share:

• Improves the transfer speed of Huawei Share for faster file sharing between Huawei phones, tablets and laptops