The Honor View 10 is also known as Honor V10 in China. The device was launched back in January 2018 with Kirin 970 SoC, Android 8.0 Oreo, 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB ROM, a 3,750mAh battery with fast charging, dual rear cameras, and more. Now, the handset has started receiving the EMUI 10 Beta update over Android 10 from last month. So, if you’re also using the Honor View 10 and want to upgrade, then you can download Huawei Honor View 10 Android 10 update with Magic UI 2.1 from here.
We’ve provided the firmware download link along with full installation steps for your ease. The Magic UI is a custom skin for the Honor devices and the latest Magic UI 2.1 (aka EMUI 10) is also based on Android 10. Talking about the Android 10 version, it brings so many new and useful features that most of the users can’t miss. By upgrading to the Android 10, you will get system improvements, enhanced security control, UI changes, animation transition changes, and more.
Currently, the EMUI 10.0 Beta is rolling out to the Beta Testers and the stable version will soon arrive at the rest of the Honor View 10 users. So, keep checking the software OTA update on your device. Now, if you’re one of the beta testers then the OTA update will hit very soon. While the stable ROM users can follow this full guide to install the EMUI 10 update manually.
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EMUI 10 Update
Huawei has announced the latest EMUI 10 skin version after the release of Android 10 in last year. The EMUI 10 is the successor version of the EMUI 9 and offers plenty of useful features and visual improvements. There are some of the highlighted features or changes like the magazine-styled UI layout, Morandi color options, improved icons, dark mode, improved transition animations, 3D touch options.
It also brings improved security or privacy control, improved app permissions, app drawer, new stock camera interface with some changes, live caption, desktop mode, etc. For more details, you can visit EMUI 10 features and supported device list.
Android 10: Overview
The Android 10 also offers plenty of system improvements and features that you didn’t find on the last generation Android 9 Pie. This time Google has ditched the alphabetical naming tradition so that the users can also remember the Android OS version names. It basically offers improved privacy and security enhancements over system and user data.
Additionally, the Android 10 also brings system-wide dark mode, live caption, focus mode, family link, sound amplifier, app permissions, location privacy, easy security updates, gestures navigation control, and more. Meanwhile, the foldable display devices and 5G enabled devices can also easily run Android 10. It also features smart reply to the messaging apps, chat bubble support, etc. You can also check the Top 10 Android 10 features.
Steps to Install Huawei Honor View 10 Android 10 Update
Make sure to download the required tools, drivers and ROM before trying this method.
Disclaimer:
GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any internal/external damages to the device that may happen while/after following this guide. This beta version is designed for you to experience new software features in advance, thus giving us feedback for further software improvement. Below are known issues with this version that may affect your daily use. Do not install this update if you frequently use the apps or features concerned.
1. Some banking apps are not compatible with Android 10. This issue can be resolved only after compatible app versions are released.
2. Some instant messaging apps are not compatible with Android 10 and may encounter issues when sending images. Restart the app to fix this issue.
3. The silent mode will be enabled by default for notifications from instant messaging apps if you disabled sound and vibration alerts for them before installing this update. The alert mode can be modified in the app settings according to your preferences.
4. For apps with the App twin feature enabled, this update might allow the twin app to read Messaging content. Disable and re-enable the App twin feature to fix the issue.
5. The screen might flicker in certain situations when playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Set a non-HDR resolution or restart the game to fix the issue.
6. Samsung watches might automatically disconnect from your phone after a certain period. This issue will be resolved in a later version.
7. 30x zooming by pinching out with two fingers might occasionally fail. Drag the zoom slider or restart Camera to fix this issue.
Pre-Requirements:
- Supported Device: Huawei Honor View 10 only
- What you need: You need to Activate the Developer Option and Enable USB Debugging.
- Required Drivers: Download Huawei USB Drivers.
- Backup before upgrading: Take a complete backup before flashing the firmware on your phone. Here is some backup method that you can follow.
- Charge before upgrading: Make sure you have enough battery to run the upgrade process. It is recommended that the power of the battery is more than 30%.
Required Downloads:
- BKL-LGRP2-OVS 10.0.0.177: Full ROM | Changelog – International
- BKL-LGRP2-OVS 10.0.0.171: Full ROM | Changelog – International
- BKL-L09-CUST 10.0.0.4 (C675) – India: OTA ROM | Changelog
- BKL-LGRP1-CHN 10.0.0.156 – China : Full ROM | Changelog
- BKL-L09C675E4R1P11B152 (10.0.0.152) – India: Full ROM | OTA ROM | Changelog
- BKL-LGRP1-CHN 10.0.0.151 – China: FULL ROM | Changelog
- BKL-L09C675E2R1P11B146-log (10.0.0.146) – India: Full ROM | Changelog
Before trying to upgrade via the given method, make sure to check for the new software update manually by using the HiCare app.
1st Method: Instructions:
- First, you need to download EMUI 10 Beta Flashy v0.2 and extract on your PC’
- Download the firmware and extract it inside the same flashing tool extracted area.
- You need to enable OEM unlocking and USB Debugging on your device
- Once you have enabled OEM unlocking, now open the flashy tool and run the Flash.bat file inside it.
- This will now flash the Android 10 on Huawei Honor View 10.
- Once it is done! Reboot your device and enjoy the Android 10 EMUI 10.0 beta.
- That’s it! You have successfully flashed the EMUI 10 (aka Magic UI 2.1).
2nd Method: Instructions:
for the second method, you have to download Huawei Multi-Download Tool and Huawei Handset Product Line Driver. Now make sure to download the update.zip file for the firmware.
How to use Huawei Smartphone Multi Download tool3rd Method: Instructions:
Method 1: Install Firmware via HuRUpdater tool Method 2: Install Huawei Firmware via DloadStill not able to update? Then you can flash the latest update using this guide: Download Firmware for Huawei Devices with Huawei Firmware Finder
We have also shared a useful extraction trick to Extract and Install the Update.app file from Huawei Firmware package.
We hope this guide was helpful enough to flash the Huawei Honor View 10 Android 10 Update.