Huawei: HMS phones and tablets receive security update

Huawei: HMS phones and tablets receive security update

Some smartphones and tablets from the Chinese manufacturer are currently receiving the latest software. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei is currently distributing updates for a number of devices with the Huawei Mobile Services. These primarily close security gaps. An update is available for these models.

• Huawei distributes Android updates for some smartphones and tablets with the Huawei Mobile Services.

• The underlying Android basis remains Android 10 for all devices.

• The patches primarily close security holes.

Due to the US trade embargo, Huawei has to do without the Google apps on its new phones and tablets. Instead, the devices run with the so-called Huawei Mobile Services (HMS). The company is now distributing a security update for a number of these models.

As the fan magazine HuaweiBlog reports, the MatePad Pro and the P Smart 2021 will receive the September security patch. With this, the manufacturer closes over 20 vulnerabilities in the operating system. Three were classified as "critical" and the rest as "high".

With the P Smart 2021, the patch is around 200 megabytes, with the MatePad Pro around 550 megabytes. You should download the update via a WiFi connection. Instructions for installing the Android updates can be found in the linked text.

As HuaweiCentral reports, Mate 40 series smartphones are also receiving an update. This is currently only distributed in China, users in this country have to be patient. It is unclear which functions are included in the new firmware. Unfortunately, Huawei has not published a changelog.

For all smartphones and tablets, the Android base is not increased and remains with Android 10. You can find out whether and when these devices will receive the Android 11 update in our Android update schedule for Huawei .