The latest firmware updates for the Huawei Watch Ultimate have introduced several improvements and new features. Here's a detailed overview:
HarmonyOS 4.2 Updates
- System Optimizations: The updates, including versions 4.2.0.103 and 4.2.0.104, focused on enhancing system stability and performance. These updates aimed to provide a smoother user experience by optimizing system operations in certain situations[1][2][3].- New Watch Faces: The HarmonyOS 4.2 update added new watch faces with a TriRings design, which display step count, high-intensity activity, and active hours. Users can download these faces from the Watch Face Store[3][5].
HarmonyOS 5.0 Update
- New Interface and Features: The HarmonyOS 5.0 update brought a new user interface with attractive elements and app icons. It includes features like offline map support, allowing users to download and navigate maps during outdoor activities[7][10].- Golf App: A new Golf app was added, offering various playing modes and tutorials[7][10].
- Screenshot Feature: Users can now capture screenshots on the watch and save them to their phone gallery for easy sharing[9][10].
- Expedition Mode Enhancements: The update supports route import and route-based navigation in Expedition mode, enhancing outdoor navigation capabilities[9][10].
- Optimizations: The update improves screen transitions and swipe experiences, making system operations smoother. It also optimizes push notifications for better display and management[10].
Overall, these updates aim to enhance the user experience by improving performance, adding new features, and refining existing functionalities.
Citations:
[1] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-gets-june-2024-system-optimizations-update/
[2] https://huaweitechcafeteria.com/2024/07/27/huawei-watch-ultimate-global-grab-new-harmonyos-4-2-0-103-update/
[3] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-releases-first-HarmonyOS-4-2-update-for-Watch-Ultimate-smartwatch.833255.0.html
[4] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-rolling-out-new-global-Watch-Ultimate-update.949819.0.html
[5] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-Watch-Ultimate-wearable-gets-new-update.855407.0.html
[6] https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/huawei-watch-ultimate-review_id5760
[7] https://gagadget.com/en/542252-huawei-releases-harmonyos-50-update-for-watch-ultimate-smartwatch/
[8] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15818788/
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHODobyBUfE
[10] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-is-receiving-harmonyos-5-0-software-update/
[11] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-update-with-new-Golf-feature-and-improvements-rolls-out-to-recent-smartwatch.921012.0.html