Updating your Huawei Watch Ultimate to HarmonyOS 5.0 manually is generally not recommended unless you are comfortable with advanced procedures and understand the risks involved. However, if the update is not showing up automatically, here are some steps you can take to ensure you receive it:
1. Check for Updates via Huawei Health App:
- Ensure your watch is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
- Open the Huawei Health app on your smartphone.
- Go to the "Devices" section and select your Huawei Watch Ultimate.
- Look for the "Update" option. If an update is available, it will be listed here.
2. Manual Update Process:
- If the update is not available through the app, you might need to wait for the rollout to reach your region. Huawei typically rolls out updates in phases.
- In rare cases, you might need to reset your watch and then check for updates again. However, this should be a last resort as it will erase all data on your watch.
3. Regional Availability:
- HarmonyOS 5.0 for the Huawei Watch Ultimate has been reported in several regions, including Austria, China, France, and Germany[1][5]. If you are in a different region, it might take longer for the update to become available.
4. Update Changelog:
- The HarmonyOS 5.0 update for the Huawei Watch Ultimate includes a new UI, offline map support, a Golf app, screenshot functionality, and improved notifications[1][5]. These features enhance the overall user experience and functionality of the watch.
5. Troubleshooting:
- If your watch is experiencing issues after an update, such as freezing or failing to turn on, it might be related to the update process. In such cases, contacting Huawei support or visiting a service center is recommended[7].
In summary, while you cannot manually force an update if it's not available, you can ensure your watch and app are up-to-date and wait for the rollout to reach your region. If issues arise, seeking support from Huawei is advisable.
Citations:
[1] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-brings-HarmonyOS-5-0-to-another-smartwatch-in-new-update.927292.0.html
[2] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-smartwatches-receive-HarmonyOS-5-update-with-new-feature.935872.0.html
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRInmgT98DM
[4] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/huawei-watch-gt-4-hands-on-amazing-smartwatch-for-certain-phones/
[5] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-is-receiving-harmonyos-5-0-software-update/
[6] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-gt-5-series-receiving-new-health-and-payment-features/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/1f4q31w/critical_issue_with_huawei_watch_ultimate_after/
[8] https://www.nextpit.com/huawei-watch-d-review
[9] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-rolling-out-new-global-Watch-Ultimate-update.949819.0.html
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1YNVx2zcew
[11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHODobyBUfE
[12] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqyP4ySL_5A
[13] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-pura-70-and-watch-ultimate-gets-february-2025-update/
[14] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00736897/