Yes, users can manually check for the HarmonyOS 5.0 update on their Huawei Watch Ultimate. Here's how to do it:
1. Open the Huawei Health App: Start by opening the Huawei Health app on your smartphone. This app is used to manage and update your Huawei smartwatch.
2. Select Your Device: In the app, navigate to the "Devices" section and select your Huawei Watch Ultimate from the list of available devices.
3. Check for Updates: Once you've selected your watch, look for the "Firmware update" or "Update" option. Tap on it to check if any updates are available for your device.
4. Follow On-Screen Instructions: If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it. Ensure your watch is connected to your phone via Bluetooth during this process.
5. Update Process: The update will be downloaded to your phone first, and then it will be transferred to your watch. Once the update is complete, your watch will restart automatically to apply the changes.
It's recommended to have your watch's battery level above 20% before starting the update process. Also, ensure that your phone and watch are connected via Bluetooth throughout the update process.
The HarmonyOS 5.0 update for the Huawei Watch Ultimate includes several new features and improvements, such as a new UI, offline map usage, a golf app, and enhanced alarm and notification management[1][4]. If you don't see the update immediately, it might be rolling out in phases, so you can check back periodically for availability.
Citations:
[1] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-is-receiving-harmonyos-5-0-software-update/
[2] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-fetches-december-2023-optimization-update/
[3] https://www.phonearena.com/reviews/huawei-watch-ultimate-review_id5760
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHODobyBUfE
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/ie/support/content/en-gb00736897/
[6] https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_d2_review-news-65852.php
[7] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-rolling-out-new-global-Watch-Ultimate-update.949819.0.html
[8] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-releases-first-HarmonyOS-4-2-update-for-Watch-Ultimate-smartwatch.833255.0.html
[9] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-gt-4-global-units-claim-harmonyos-5-0-features/
[10] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-smartwatches-receive-HarmonyOS-5-update-with-new-feature.935872.0.html
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqyP4ySL_5A