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EMUI 12 App Snippets
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HarmonyOS operating system is Market and the company has confirmed not to bring it to the global
On the other hand, EMUI 12 has been unveiled as the next major software update for the global Huawei smartphone consumers. We thought that the company would also bring HarmonyOS to the global device owners, instead, the firm has decided to stick with EMUI in the meantime.
But the line between HarmonyOS and EMUI 12 is very thin and only a HarmonyOS user could identify the changes. While others may not, because both now share the same user interface, which first appeared on HarmonyOS.
Still, a few HarmonyOS features are missing in the process, that we thought to implement in the EMUI 12 software system including the App Snippets. Yes, this is one of the most useful features that could make app handling easy for you.
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So, what are App Snippets?
HarmonyOS brought in App Snippets to enable you to preview and access common app services and features without opening an entire app. For example, the weather snippet takes you to the weather forecast, and the Music snippet allows you to control music playback.
EMUI 12 App Snippets
Here’s how you can use App Snippets:
Swipe up on an app icon to expand a snippet, and touch any area outside of the snippet to collapse it. To pin or remove an app snippet, touch the pin icon of an app after opening the app snippet to pin an app snippet to the home screen, and touch and hold the snippet to move or remove it.
Aside from this capability, your App Snippets allows you to select from a different style by touch and hold a snippet, then touch More snippets to select your desired snippets style and tap on Add to the home screen to enable them on board.
Not in EMUI 12:
Yeah, we surely missing App Snippets in EMUI 12, which could be a powerful adaption of this HarmonyOS feature for the Huawei smartphone owners in the global market.
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Check out the article below to see, App Snippets feature in action.
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EMUIEMUI 12 beta rolling out for Huawei P20 and P20 ProPublished 7 hours ago on May 11, 2022By Amy SarkarHuawei P20 EMUI 12 beta
Finally! the first global triple camera smartphone series of Huawei – Huawei P20 has started receiving the EMUI 12 beta update. Last month, Huawei has officially opened EMUI 12 beta testing slots for P20 series smartphones available in the overseas market.
Now, the wait is finally over and Huawei P20 registered beta testers started receiving the first installment of the EMUI 12 beta. According to the information, the Huawei P20 series beta update is rolling out with version 12.0.0.221 (C432E4R1log).
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To grab it, the corresponding smartphone owners are required to download the software package size of 4.40 Gigabytes. As usual, the update is gradually expanding among the P20 consumers and may take some time to cover all.
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It is really an enjoyable moment for the old-flagship P20 lineup and also a new beginning for the device. Meanwhile, the non-beta testers have to wait until the stable release to get their hands on the latest custom OS skin.
Huawei P20 EMUI 12 beta
How to update:
To install, go to Settings then System & updates, then open Software update, from here select Check for updates. If an update is available it’ll pop up on your phone and an option of Download and install will appear. Press the option and start to download.
EMUI 12 changelog:
Font: Supports more flexible font adjustment, allowing you to adjust the size and weight with a slider.
Neumorphic Design: Applies the concept of neumorphism to Ul elements by using simple color tones, shadows, and highlights to create a more realistic effect.
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Smart Folders: Supports touching and holding app folders on the home screen to enlarge them for easier access to the apps within them.
Notification Panel and Control Panel: This allows you to swipe down from the top left side of the screen to access the Notification Panel to view notifications, and from the top right side to access the Control Panel to use shortcuts. Adds an audio control section to Control Panel, making it easier to switch between different audio devices and audio apps. Allows you to touch Huawei laptop and tablet icons in the Device+ section of the Control Panel to quickly enable Multi-Screen Collaboration.
Collaborative Security: Adds a mobile phone-laptop collaborative authentication feature, which allows you to unlock your phone by entering the phone’s screen unlock password on your Huawei laptop when your phone and laptop are connected via Multi-Screen Collaboration.
Cross-Device File Management: Supports accessing documents or images on your phone using a laptop without having to connect the two devices with a data cable.
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MeeTime: Adds the MeeTime app, allowing you to make HD voice and video calls using a Wi-Fi or data network. Adds support for sharing the screen during video calls, allowing you to mark and share key information while video chatting.
Huawei Share: Improves the transmission speed of Huawei Share for faster file sharing between Huawei phones, tablets, and laptops.
Huawei P20 EMUI 12 beta
(Source: Huaweiailesi)
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CONTINUE READINGEMUIMay 2022 EMUI security patch fixes for these 17 privacy issuesPublished 9 hours ago on May 11, 2022By Amy SarkarJanuary 2022 EMUI issues
Huawei is always concerned about user overall system security and data privacy. To fix the security flaws encountered in the latest software system, Huawei releases a monthly security patch for EMUI and HarmonyOS-powered devices.
In the latest move, Huawei has dispatched the May 2022 EMUI security patch detail, which is published on the Android security bulletin. In detail, the latest security patch fixes 1 critical, 14 high, and 16 medium levels of CVE.
Are thinking the May 2022 security patch detail contains only above mentioned fixes? Well, that’s not it, the May 2022 EMUI patch also includes fixes for some additional issues, which can cause major problems for the users.
With May 2022 security update, the company resolves a total of 17 common vulnerabilities and issues found in EMUI software systems. Currently, Huawei is seeding the latest EMUI 12 major OS update in global Huawei smartphones.
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However, there are some CVEs found in the latest EMUI 12. Therefore, the installation of the May 2022 update is really important for increased system security and privacy.
January 2022 EMUI issues
The May 2022 security update fixed the following EMUI issues:
CVE 1:
CVE-2021-46785: Improper permission control vulnerability in the Property module
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in the obtaining of the unique device identifier.
Acknowledgment: Zhang Qing (ByteDance), Wang Kailong (NUS), and Bai Guang Dong (UQ)
CVE 2:
CVE-2021-46789: Configuration defects in the secure OS module
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 11.0.1
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.
CVE 3:
CVE-2021-46788: Third-party pop-up window coverage vulnerability in the iConnect module
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.0, EMUI 10.1.1, EMUI 10.1.0, EMUI 10.0.0, Magic UI 4.0.0, Magic UI 3.1.1, Magic UI 3.1.0, Magic UI 3.0.0
Impact: System pop-up window may be covered to mislead users to perform incorrect operations.
CVE 4:
CVE-2021-46787: Improper permission control vulnerability in the AMS module
Severity: High
Affected versions: EMUI 11.0.1, EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.0, EMUI 10.1.1, EMUI 10.1.0, Magic UI 4.0.0, Magic UI 3.1.1, Magic UI 3.1.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause non-system application processes to crash.
CVE 5:
CVE-2021-46786: Insufficient verification of the parameters transferred by the application space in the audio module
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1, EMUI 11.0.0, EMUI 10.1.1, EMUI 10.1.0, Magic UI 4.0.0, Magic UI 3.1.1, Magic UI 3.1.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause out-of-bounds memory access.
CVE 6:
CVE-2021-40010: Heap overflow vulnerability in the bone voice ID trusted application (TA).
Severity: Critical
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0, EMUI 11.0.1, EMUI 11.0.0, EMUI 10.1.1, EMUI 10.1.0, EMUI 10.0.0, Magic UI 4.0.0, Magic UI 3.1.1, Magic UI 3.1.0, Magic UI 3.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in malicious code execution.
CVE 7:
CVE-2022-22258: Event notification vulnerability in the Wi-Fi module
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 10.1.0, EMUI 10.1.1, EMUI 11.0.0, HMOS 2.0.0, Magic UI 3.1.0, Magic UI 3.1.1, Magic UI 4.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to intercept and add information and result in elevation of privilege.
CVE 8:
CVE-2022-29794: UAF vulnerability in the frame scheduling module
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.
CVE 9:
CVE-2022-22261: Unstrict verification of the validity of the weight in the model in hiaiserver
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause AI service exceptions.
CVE 10:
CVE-2022-29793: Configuration defects in the activation lock of the mobile phone
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.
CVE 11:
CVE-2022-29792: Serial number obtaining vulnerability in the chip assembly
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.
CVE 12:
CVE-2022-29791: Unstrict verification of the validity of the weight in the model in hiaiserver
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause AI service exceptions.
CVE 13:
CVE-2022-29790: Service abnormality caused by multi-threaded access to the database in the graphics acceleration service
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause service exceptions.
CVE 14:
CVE-2022-29789: Unstrict verification of the validity of the property in the model in hiaiserver
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause AI service exceptions.
CVE 15:
CVE-2022-29795: Null pointer dereference vulnerability in the frame scheduling module
Severity: High
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect availability.
CVE 16:
CVE-2022-29796: Unstrict verification of the validity of the weight in the model in hiaiserver
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will cause AI service exceptions.
CVE 17:
CVE-2022-22260: UAF vulnerability in the kernel module
Severity: Medium
Affected versions: EMUI 12.0.0
Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will affect integrity and availability.
(Source: Huawei)
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CONTINUE READINGEMUIEMUI 12 Features: New UI design, Motion effect, Control Panel, Device Plus and morePublished 9 hours ago on May 11, 2022By Amy SarkarEMUI 12
Huawei has released the EMUI 12 operating system, which comes with a suite of new features, user interface (UI) design, animation effects, seamless device controller, and other important enhancements over EMUI 11.
EMUI 12 design reflects the design scheme of the HarmonyOS operating system. From UI to features, all carry the same rhythm. However, Huawei has remained silent on the based software of EMUI 12.
Let’s jump to the matter, and explore the EMUI 12 Features:
Minimalist Design:
EMUI 12 comes with a new innovative user interface design that has beautiful rounds corners and provides a seamless viewing experience. There are finely tuned gradients that create a perfect sense of depth in the display, while the simple black, white and blue color format offers a clean and refined look.
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EMUI 12 seamless design
Motion Effects:
This EMUI software comes with new animation effects that reflect realistic gravity and magnet animation effects. The latest animations added to the UI reflects the celestial objects move in the universe, and makes the overall touch interaction more smoother and interactive.
Font Weight:
The new software supports stepless weight adjustment, which allows you to adjust the size and the weight of the font by just adjusting the slider. This new feature enhances the user’s viewing experience and makes the UI labels more visible for better UI controls.
stepless font
Control Panel:
Control Panel is an all-in-one solution that you can access by swiping down from the top right corner of the display. The Control Panel consists of audio playback, WiFi, and Bluetooth settings on the same screen.
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EMUI 12 Control Panel
That’s not it because the Control Panel the above-mentioned controls are followed by shortcut switches section. There’s also a Device+ section. The aim of the Control Panel is to provide you the quickest possible options on the go without at the fastest pace.
Notification Center:
Compared to the EMUI 11, the Notification Center is now separated from the Quick settings panel. The users now have a brand new notification center, that you can access via swiping down from the top left corner of the display.
Device+:
Finally, let’s talk about the “Device+”. This feature resembles the Super Device feature on the HarmonyOS 2. What are the use cases? Let’s take a brief look.
You can simply tap on the MatePad icon (as shown in the image) to activate a multi-screen collaboration with MatePad. This will help you conduct calls, send messages, and check photos from your phone on the tablet screen.
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EMUI 12 Device+
Once connected with MateBook, you can edit your phone’s files directly using your laptop’s bigger display with ease of access. Want to enjoy your phone’s content on an even bigger display? Don’t worry, EMUI 12’s Device+ supports Huawei Vision smart TVs.
Lastly, the earbuds support of the Device+ allows you to listen to should of the other connected device such as Huawei Vision, without disturbing other people.
Distributed File System:
Distributed File System is quite powerful and works best, with this feature, you can get instant access to your phone documents or photos as easily as to access another disk drive on your laptop.
Most interestingly, these all functionalities can be conducted without touching your phone’s data cable.
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distributed file system
MeeTime:
MeeTime video calls were introduced with EMUI 10.1 and improved in EMUI 11. With EMUI 12, Huawei is taking a step ahead, this feature now supports cross-device video calls, you can seamlessly shift video calls picked up on your phone to Huawei Vision by using the MeeTime Video Call Transfer feature, and shift the call back to your phone, as per your requirement.
Huawei Meetime
Performance:
Time to come to an important part – Performance, the EMUI 12, provides faster web pages and apps loading as you scroll. You can return to the page next time as you load it up.
Even after a long term of use, the EMUI 12 ensures to provide optimum performance, operation response, and app startup as it was doing initially.
Security:
Lastly, the security. EMUI 12 comes with better security and privacy protection, You can input your password to unlock your phone from your laptop while being connected to the Multi-screen collaboration feature.
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Moreover, you can set your smartwatch as a trusted device of your phone for extra protection. Your phone will only respond when your phone is connected via Face unlock.
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