To download and install the HarmonyOS 5.0 update on your Huawei Watch Ultimate, follow these steps:
1. Ensure Your Watch is Eligible: First, confirm that your Huawei Watch Ultimate is eligible for the HarmonyOS 5.0 update. This update has been rolling out globally, so it should be available for most users[1][3].
2. Update the Huawei Health App: Make sure you have the latest version of the Huawei Health app installed on your smartphone. This app is necessary for updating your smartwatch[8].
3. Open the Huawei Health App: Launch the Huawei Health app on your smartphone.
4. Select Your Device: Tap on "Devices" and then select your Huawei Watch Ultimate from the list of connected devices.
5. Check for Updates: Tap on the settings icon (usually represented by three dots or a gear icon) and navigate to the "Update" or "Firmware update" section. The app will check for any available updates[5].
6. Download the Update: If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download it. Ensure your smartwatch is connected to your phone via Bluetooth during this process.
7. Install the Update: Once the download is complete, the update will automatically install on your smartwatch. This process may cause your smartwatch to restart, so be patient and keep it connected to your phone until the installation is complete[5].
8. Verify the Update: After the installation, your smartwatch should now be running HarmonyOS 5.0. You can verify this by checking the software version in the settings menu of your smartwatch.
**Important Notes:
- Ensure your smartwatch has a battery level above 20% before starting the update. It is not recommended to charge the device during the update process[5].
- The HarmonyOS 5.0 update brings several new features, including a refreshed user interface, offline map support, a Golf app, and improved system stability[1][10].
Citations:
[1] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-brings-HarmonyOS-5-0-to-another-smartwatch-in-new-update.927292.0.html
[2] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-fetches-december-2023-optimization-update/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHODobyBUfE
[4] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-rolling-out-new-global-Watch-Ultimate-update.949819.0.html
[5] https://consumer.huawei.com/ie/support/content/en-gb00736897/
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf2BXPG9n6M
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqyP4ySL_5A
[8] https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-Watch-Ultimate-wearable-gets-new-update.855407.0.html
[9] https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us15892143/
[10] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-watch-ultimate-is-receiving-harmonyos-5-0-software-update/
[11] https://www.huaweicentral.com/huawei-harmonyos-5-0-3-beta-is-live-with-several-new-features/